Living Earth: Living Well
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ways to have a more sustainable Christmas
With so many of us now seeking to make better choices towards a greener future. This Christmas is a brilliant time to be a part of the movement towards a more sustainable future. From what we eat, to what we wear, where we shop and how we come together to learn about where our food comes from, there are so many ways we can all have a greener Christmas.
Though the festive season this year is set to be very different to what we expected, supporting organic and nature-friendly farming offers a simple, trusted way to make sure we can continue to live more sustainably over Christmas. Here are 10 ways to help encourage positive change and make a difference this Christmas.
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Cut back on festive food waste
Don’t let your leftovers go to waste this Christmas – we have a whole selection of zero-waste festive recipes to try, to ensure that your Christmas dinner is the gift that keeps on giving! Explore festive recipes: soilassociation.org/recipes
1 Eat with the seasons Most of our beloved veg heroes at Christmas, including potatoes, sprouts, carrots, leeks and parsnips, are all in season throughout the winter. Opting for seasonal, organic food means supporting the UK’s nature-friendly farmers, who grow using fewer pesticides, on British farms that support diverse wildlife and healthy, living soils. If you've been growing your own, we'd love to see your harvest - enter the Best in Show competition on our social media channels this December to showcase your winning winter veggies!
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Sign up for our online community
Do we have your email address? When you join our monthly members’ emails, you'll be first to hear about the latest news, tips for sustainable living and what actions you can take to support our campaigns. Get in touch: memb@soilassociation.org
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Support your local independent shops
It’s never been more important to embrace our local independent! Opting to buy food from local farmers and producers in a nearby shop is a great way to show some love for the organic movement in your area this Christmas.
