Each year, an estimated one billion Christmas cards are sent in the UK! What options are there for being more sustainable when it comes to Christmas cards?
If a Christmas card is covered in glitter, it cannot be recycled. If you can, remove the glittery part of the card and place this in your general waste bin - recycle the rest, if it is recyclable material.
As a general rule of thumb: if it's glittery, it can't be recycled.
Avoid cards covered in glitter and only buy cards made from recyclable paper.
After Christmas, remember to pop all your recyclable Christmas cards in your kerbside recycling.
If you are planning on sending cards, check out plantable seed paper cards!
These can be planted once finished with, and the recipient will end up with some beautiful flowers.
To cut down on materials being used for Christmas cards, you could think of alternative ways of spreading the festive spirit.
There are now many fantastic options for sending digital Christmas cards online. This will save you time and money, as there's no need to go out to the shops to buy cards when you can send them over the internet. These cards can be personalised and made just as special as a physical version.