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Consciously Craving: Here’s how to give Christmas a sustainable makeover with ecopreneur Pat Kane

How can a season synonymous with waster be more eco-friendly? With these trouble-free tips, it’s easier than you think

From dried flower foilage to low-voltage Christmas lights, there are plenty of ways to cut back on excess this festive season

As someone who grew up with a grandmother who was the reincarnation of Mrs Claus – think of opulent Christmas decor every year, a variety of food for every possible taste, and of course, so many thoughtfully selected gifts. I had to work extra hard to rewire my brain and to cut back on what most would probably consider ‘excess’. But holy nights spent unwrapping mountains of gifts and feasting on indecent amounts of food ...