Our Ideas for Eco-Responsible Festive Decorations
Did you know? You can create a wealth of projects using reclaimed materials. Fabric offcuts, pieces of cardboard, beautiful papers and everyday household items can all be transformed into eco-friendly festive decorations: a wonderful opportunity to treat yourself while caring for the planet. Bonus: it’s a delightful way to keep both children and adults entertained during the Christmas holidays, when DIY activities are always welcome.
Our ideas for eco-friendly gifts
Embrin donates its fabric offcuts
As the festive season approaches, Embrin has donated its many fabric offcuts to the association Le Filon. Le Filon is a day centre for women experiencing isolation and severe hardship, located in Paris (17th arrondissement). The association’s aims: to break the cycle of isolation, support women in their daily lives, and foster collective projects. But Le Filon is also a welcoming space where everyone can:
- rest in complete safety,
- express themselves freely,
- take care of themselves and wash their clothes,
- store their belongings,
- access digital resources for administrative tasks, or simply for pleasure,
- make progress with a social worker,
- cook and share meals together.
4 DIY ideas for eco-friendly Christmas decorations
Embrin has selected four eco-friendly DIY decoration ideas to brighten up your festive season while having fun and respecting the planet.
Our tips for a slow-living Christmas
The Christmas star made with corks
Discover the tutorial for the Christmas star made from corks.
- Collect as many wine corks as you can from your bottles.
- Prepare a mixture of white paint and gold glitter.
- Dip one end of each cork into the mixture, then leave to dry.
- Meanwhile, draw a large star on a sheet of paper.
- Once the corks are dry, arrange them inside the outline of the star and glue them together.
- Let dry for two hours, then remove the paper.
- You now have a charming cork star to display on your table, mantelpiece, or at the foot of your Christmas tree.
Image source: La Fourche
Discover more cork-inspired creations!
Homemade Christmas tree decorations
Do you have felt offcuts, old jumpers you no longer wear, or pieces of corrugated cardboard? Cut them up and customise them to give them a new lease of life. A length of gold string will allow you to hang them beautifully from the tree!
A few ideas:
100% natural decorations
You can also make use of natural elements to create your Christmas decorations. A walk in the woods or even at the bottom of the garden will provide everything you need for truly eco-friendly décor.
Our ideas for natural Christmas decorations:
100% upcycled ideas
Gather everyday consumables to turn them into charming tree decorations or table ornaments. The perfect excuse to enjoy DIY activities every day throughout December!
Choosing an eco-friendly Christmas means respecting the planet, but also enjoying a wealth of activities to try out during the winter months. Reclaimed materials, elements gathered straight from nature, and everyday consumables open up a world of possibilities, even for those with the most discerning taste in interior decoration. Whether it’s fun activities for little ones, simple and sustainable décor, or original creations, anything goes when it comes to eco-friendly decorations!
For more inspiration, discover furoshiki, the eco-friendly gift wraps.
photo credits: Pinterest