It’s the festive season, a time where we overspend, overindulge and over waste.
WWF South Africa is trying to reject that mentality by establishing a list of how South Africans can turn Christmas into an eco-friendly season.
In light of the recent heatwave hitting the Gauteng region, the water restrictions in the Western CApe and the water level statistics affecting our agricultural sector; the WWF-SA in collaboration with Miss Earth SA, have been posting on their social media accounts about #GreenTheSeason.
Earthlings joined the conversation by sharing their personal #GreenTheSeason hacks…
What to do to reduce food wastage this festive season:
Remember Meat Free Monday the festive season #Greentheseason #missearth216 @missearth_sa https://t.co/frZJmx9smm
— Annie Kirsten (@kirsten_annie) December 5, 2016
A.1 Give the left over festive food to people in need. #WasteStopsWithME #GreenTheSeason @missearth_sa @tsogosun @CleanerJoburg https://t.co/F9eP09Of7q
— ♡Elnè van Coller (@elne_vC) December 5, 2016
A.1 Compost food scraps. Individual composting systems can be relatively easy and inexpensive @earthprobiotic
@CleanerJoburg ♻— Miss Earth SA (@missearth_sa) December 5, 2016
Tips on how to travel (green) friendly:
A.2 Before leaving the house, unplug any unnecessary electronics #WasteStopsWithME #GreenTheSeason
♻??— Miss Earth SA (@missearth_sa) December 5, 2016
A.2 Reduce your carbon footprint by getting around on a bicycle so you won’t miss the atmosphere of the local culture #GreenTheSeason
— Miss Earth SA (@missearth_sa) December 5, 2016
How to conserve energy:
A.3 Unplug electronics when you are not using them. #GreenTheSeason @missearth_sa @tsogosun @CleanerJoburg @ParcoBags @MONTECASINOZA https://t.co/pkUaDqt5KY
— ♡Elnè van Coller (@elne_vC) December 5, 2016
A.3 Use LED Christmas Lights, it uses 90% less electricity than typical, incandescent Christmas lights #WasteStopsWithME #GreenTheSeason
— Miss Earth SA (@missearth_sa) December 5, 2016
A.3 Spend the day at @KirstenboschNBG, have a picnic. That way, no need to charge gadgets or have the TV or radio on all day #GreenTheSeason
— WWF South Africa (@WWFSouthAfrica) December 5, 2016
Easy ways to create less waste through recycling:
Use recycled wrapping paper for your gifts #GreenTheSeason #WasteStopsWithMe @missearth_sa https://t.co/D31AKtGO9N
— Lehlogonolo Chiloane (@Lehlogonolo_C) December 5, 2016
A.4 Buy organic or free-range food & support fairtrade food #GreenTheSeason #WasteStopsWithME
♻??— Miss Earth SA (@missearth_sa) December 5, 2016
