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Sustainable Christmas

It's a weird but wonderful life. Yes, things might look a little different this year but #YouGotThis, and we've got plenty of alternative ways to keep the magic alive this season. We’ll help you save money, have fun and come together (even if we can’t be physically together). There has never been a better opportunity to try something different than this year. Check out our tips, recipes and activities below, embrace the possibilities to try something new this festive period.

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10 Tips  to wash clothes with sequins, glitter, beads and more

10 Tips to wash clothes with sequins, glitter, beads and more

Confused about how to care for sparkly clothes? Here's 10 tips to help avoid shrinking, damaged beading or loose sequins. Read more

Published: 13th December, 2020

Updated: 2nd December, 2021

Author: Susha Sooral

10 ways to save money and be sustainable this festive season

10 ways to save money and be sustainable this festive season

Lots of us are looking for ways to create Christmas magic without the big price tag, so we’ve put together our ten top tips for saving money and being sustainable this year. Read more

Published: 29th November, 2020

Updated: 4th January, 2022

Author: Susha Sooral

10 Christmas crafts and activities for kids

10 Christmas crafts and activities for kids

Grown-ups, especially those in lockdown, might be wondering how to channel all the kids festive energy this year. Hubbub’s “parent pack" has got your back, with lots of crafts, recipes and activities for sustainable family festive fun. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2020

Updated: 4th January, 2022

Author: Susha Sooral

Veggie Christmas dinner recipes

Veggie Christmas dinner recipes

This year one in five of us will be eating a veggie Christmas meal or cooking for someone who is vegetarian. Not sure what to make? Fear not, we’ve rounded up our favourite veggie recipes for all your festive food needs from seasonal starters to party puds and lovely leftovers. Read more

Published: 28th November, 2020

Updated: 4th January, 2022

Author: Abigail Arden

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3 tips for decorating your home this Christmas

3 tips for decorating your home this Christmas

Deck the halls and let’s get savvy, fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la. We’ve trolled the ancient yule-tide carols to bring you some #SavvyChristmas tips to help you make your home looking and feeling festive. Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2020

Updated: 4th January, 2022

Author: Jack Hodgkiss

10 sustainable Christmas present ideas

10 sustainable Christmas present ideas

We've pulled together our favourite gift ideas to help you have a greener, savvier, and simpler present hunt this year. Take a look for some inspiration and gifts sure to make anyones Christmas. Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2020

Updated: 4th January, 2022

Author: Jack Hodgkiss

5 ways to save on your Christmas food bill

5 ways to save on your Christmas food bill

Food is a huge part of festivities, yet for many our eyes are bigger than our stomachs, meaning some 2 million turkeys and 74 million mince pies go to waste. Here are 5 ways to help save money on your food bill #SavvyChristmas. Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2020

Updated: 4th January, 2022

Author: Abigail Arden

How to make a DIY Christmas jumper

How to make a DIY Christmas jumper

Two out of five Christmas jumpers are only worn once over the festive period! No need to spend on a new one each year, here's how to transform a jumper you already have. Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2020

Updated: 4th January, 2022

Author: Heather Poore

10 ways to use Christmas leftovers

10 ways to use Christmas leftovers

A handy guide to use up your Christmas leftovers and save money. Top tips include making the best use of your freezer over the festive period, supporting the #FestiveFreeze. Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2020

Updated: 24th January, 2022

Author: Heather Poore

5 tips for dressing more sustainably at your festive party

5 tips for dressing more sustainably at your festive party

Stuck on what to wear for the upcoming office bash? Feeling the urge to grab something new last minute? Tempted by the online bargains even though you really shouldn’t?! Save the cash and follow our top 5 tips for a party-ready wardrobe. Read more

Published: 14th November, 2020

Updated: 29th November, 2021

Author: Kirstie Brittain

Top tips for a sustainable Christmas dinner

Top tips for a sustainable Christmas dinner

The festive season has begun and lots of us are getting ready to host Christmas day. If you are going to be cooking (or you know someone who is) have a read of our top tips for a sustainable christmas dinner. Read more

Published: 15th November, 2019

Updated: 29th November, 2021

Author: Abigail Arden

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    Community Fridges

    Community fridges are places for everyone to save and share surplus food for free. We now have over 300 across the UK! Find your nearest fridge, set up your own or learn more.

  • What to do with old clothes

    What to do with old clothes

    Even stained, damaged and holey clothing and old textiles and fabrics can be recycled into new items, such as padding for chairs and car insulation and cleaning cloths. Here’s what you can do to make sure no fabrics end up in the bin ever again!

  • Our story

    Our story

    We're a charity that works very much like a creative agency for environmental issues - we design campaigns that raise awareness and inspire ways of living that are good for the environment.

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    Job and role opportunities

    Are you passionate about the environment and making it relevant to the mainstream? Keep an eye out here for job vacancies.

  • How to eat pumpkin

    How to eat pumpkin

    Pumpkins are more than a Halloween decoration. They're a cheap, tasty, nutritious vegetable that grows abundantly in the UK and can be cooked a thousand ways. Here’s our quick guide to cooking with pumpkin.

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    Meet the team

    We're a small team with huge ambitions - come and meet us.

  • 15 freezer friendly foods

    15 freezer friendly foods

    Did you know almost anything can be safely frozen? Nutrients and flavour included! Here's 15 things you can freeze.

  • How to eat seasonally in the UK - a month by month guide

    How to eat seasonally in the UK - a month by month guide

    Find out how eating more seasonally and locally can turn up the flavour and turn down the environmental impact in our diets.

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    Community Calling: gift your old smartphone to someone in need

    There are 1.5 million households in the UK without internet. Rehome your old phone today with our Community Calling campaign.

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