When it comes to making your festive occasions more sustainable, small changes and a little creativity can make a big difference.

Bee mindful

Light your table with the warm, amber glow of traditional beeswax candles. They’re long lasting, clean-burning, and renewable. Some even have a natural honey aroma! Beeswax candles also release negative ions as they melt. These bind with positively charged particles in the air, like dust and pollen, helping to create a cleaner environment in your home.

Choose local

If you’re looking to reinvigorate your tableware, consider buying pottery crafted by artisans in your area. You’ll not only create a “uniquely you” setting for your guests, but you’ll also be helping to strengthen your local community and culture. Since they’re made close by, your dishes will also have a smaller footprint than items shipped from far away.

Renew

The most fun way to reduce your impact, and create a one-of-a-kind celebration, is to choose vintage. From mismatched silverware to salt-and-pepper shakers, linens, and serving dishes, giving thrifted pieces a new life isn’t just great for the environment — objects with history are ideal conversation starters.