Sustainable Holiday Tips to Keep it Green

The holiday season is here! Here in the US, I’ve seen it shift massively towards consumerism over the past few decades – gifts of course, but also more gifts than ever before, massive yard displays of santa, lights, and snowmen, and of course lots of eating. Some estimate that waste increases by 25% over our normal consumption.BUT it doesn’t have to be this way! Can you celebrate the holidays and not be a total grinch? In this podcast, I offer you sustainable holiday tips to keep your season green! You can still celebrate while reducing your impact.Specifically I go over:More sustainable gift giving:Quality over quantityExperiences over things – ideas for experiencesBuying secondhand or upcycling itemsGive experiences instead of things or virtual giftsHow to gift donationsPurchase from companies that prioritize sustainabilityShopping and Wrapping Gifts:Most sustainable shipping optionsPlacing fewer orders is bestDo we really need to wrap?How to wrap more sustainably if you mustMealsTips for more sustainable meals and eating (it’s also better for you too!)Tips for more sustainable parties (when it is safe to do so)And MORE!Want to learn more about wildlife biology, being a scientist, and conservation? Order “Getting a Job in Wildlife Biology: What It’s Like and What You Need to Know” now:https://stephanieschuttler.com/getting-a-job-in-wildlife-biology-book/Let’s Connect:Subscribe to my YouTube channel to learn about the coolest animals and get my tips about careers in wildlife biology, science communication, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7KlOYUv8lxU3MG4sfxaLzA? I’d love to meet you. Connect with me on social media:Twitter: https://twitter.com/FancyScientistInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fancy_scientist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fancyscientist/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/fancyscientist/pins/Listen to the Fancy Scientist Podcast: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fancy-scientist-material-girl-living-in-sustainable/id1509587394 Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen#/ps/Igp44eg6yzaik4hqbuiwqn7p6b4Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/29swiuHG4TWKbS9gRZrORW#wildlifebiology #wildlifebiologist #wildlife #conservation #wildlifemanagement #wildlifeconservation #zoology #zoologist #ecology #ecologist #scientist #animals #science #graduatestudent #graduateschool #wildliferesearch #animalcareers #animaljobsFor full show notes click here