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🎃 Spookily Sustainable Halloween Tips 🎃 This Halloween let’s keep the scare factor high and the waste factor low! Here are a few ways to celebrate more sustainably: 👻DIY Costumes: Tap into your creativity by upcycling clothes and items you already have at home. Check thrift stores or swap costumes with friends for an eco-friendly outfit that’s still fabulous – and 100% waste-free! 🍬Skip Plastic-Wrapped Treats: Look for candies in compostable packaging or buy treats in bulk to minimize waste. Homemade treats are another great option for gatherings with friends and family. 🍂Decorate Naturally: Use pumpkins, cornstalks, leaves, and other natural decor that can be composted after the season. Plus, natural materials make for a festive, cozy vibe that’s easy on the planet! 💻Go Digital for Invites: Hosting a Halloween party? Send out digital invitations instead of paper ones. There are plenty of free options that are festive, fun, and waste-free. 🛍️Upcycled Trick-or-Treat Bags: Create or reuse bags for collecting treats. Try a pillowcase, tote, or cloth bag for trick-or-treating. Not only is it zero-waste, but it also holds a lot more candy! Let’s celebrate Halloween responsibly and enjoy the thrill of a more sustainable holiday! 🌱🎃 #SustainableHalloween #EcoFriendlyTips #SustainableLiving #PlasticFree

🌿 Celebrate Festivals with the Gift of Lavender 🌿 This festive season, let’s spread joy, health, and well-being by gifting something truly special—a Lavender sapling! 🌱 Why Lavender? Lavender is not just a beautiful and fragrant plant; it’s also a symbol of care and concern for your loved ones. Here’s why gifting a Lavender plant is a perfect choice for upcoming festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra, Diwali, and even Christmas: Mosquito Repellent: Lavender’s soothing fragrance is not only pleasant but also effective in repelling mosquitoes and other insects, making it a natural solution for a pest-free home. Aesthetic Value: The delicate purple blooms of Lavender add a touch of elegance and beauty to any space, enhancing the ambiance of your home. Medicinal Benefits: Lavender is well-known for its calming properties. It can be used to relieve stress, anxiety, and insomnia, promoting better sleep and overall mental well-being. Environmental Impact: Lavender plants help improve air quality and are a great addition to a garden or balcony. They attract pollinators like bees, contributing to a healthier ecosystem. Lavender’s Life Span and Care Lavender is a perennial plant, meaning it lives for several years. With proper care, a Lavender plant can thrive for 5-7 years, sometimes even longer. It’s a low-maintenance plant that requires: Sunlight: Place it in a sunny spot where it can receive at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Watering: Water sparingly, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings. Pruning: Regular pruning helps maintain the plant’s shape and encourages more blooms. A Gift that Keeps on Giving By gifting Lavender, you’re not just offering a plant, but a gesture of love that lasts. It’s a thoughtful way to express your care for the health and happiness of your family and friends. Contact VesacIndia Want to know more about the benefits of Lavender or how to care for your plant? Contact VesacIndia at +91 7977513822 for guidance and support in making your gift extra special. Let’s make this festive season greener and more meaningful by choosing gifts that nurture both our loved ones and the environment. 🌱🎁 #VesacIndia #LavenderGift #FestivalGifts #MosquitoRepellent #MedicinalPlant #GreenGifting #EcoFriendlyGifts #Wellbeing

🎃 Are you planning to celebrate Halloween this year with friends or kids? Whether you’re going big or keeping it simple, have you considered the environmental impact of the celebration? Halloween is great fun for many but also one of the most wasteful holidays. From costumes and decorations to food waste, there are lots of ways we can make it more sustainable! In our latest article, we share practical tips to cut down your Halloween footprint—whether it’s through eco-friendly costumes, using up your pumpkin leftovers, or enjoying green activities with the family. Tip: If you’re carving a pumpkin, make sure to use the flesh in recipes instead of binning it! Check out the full article for more tips, including sustainable shops and activities in London 🌿🍂 Hubbub Babipur Ltd The Royal Parks Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew Zoological Society of London (ZSL) Natural History Museum Zero Waste Bulk Foods The Source Bulk Foods WWF-UK Ganddee #sustainability #halloween2024 #ecotips #greenliving #thegreenlondoner #zerowaste #greenhalloween #greenhalloweenLondon

Halloween is a time for creativity and celebration, but it also offers a unique opportunity to promote sustainable practices. From decorating to hosting parties, here are some tips to help you celebrate sustainably while conserving water. Costume Creation: Instead of purchasing new costumes, consider repurposing old clothing or crafting costumes from recycled materials. Not only does this save water used in manufacturing, but it also sparks creativity! Eco-Friendly Decorations: Opt for reusable decorations made from sustainable materials. Avoid single-use plastics and focus on natural elements like pumpkins. And remember, after Halloween, compost those pumpkins to enrich the soil! Hydration Station: Hosting a Halloween party? Set up a hydration station with pitchers of water  instead of single-use plastic bottles. Encourage guests to bring their own reusable containers. Trick-or-Treating Tips: When preparing treats, think about buying in bulk to reduce packaging waste. Consider giving out non-food items, such as pencils or stickers, which require no water to produce. Post-Halloween Clean-Up: After the festivities, ensure you clean up efficiently. Use a broom instead of a hose to clean driveways and sidewalks, conserving precious water.

🎄 Did you know Tallinn’s Christmas Market is listed in Forbes’ Top 10 Christmas Markets to visit this year? Well, we had to check it out → sustainability style! Our sustainability lead Katre Kahre and Creative Director Melissa Mühlberg took a stroll through the market to explore the eco-friendly options it offers this year. 👉🏼 Here’s what stood out: • ✨ 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗮𝗿 for your hot wine or cocoa and food (and you get your deposited €2 back when you return them!).    • ✨ 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 - because as we say, “𝘌𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘢 𝘌𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘵!” or “𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘰𝘴𝘦 𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘯𝘪𝘢𝘯-𝘮𝘢𝘥𝘦”. Supporting small Estonian producers is always the sustainable choice.    •  ✨ 𝗗𝗜𝗬 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 like crafting your own Christmas wreath or shopping for unique, locally made gifts (hello, alpaca scarves!). • ✨ 𝗔 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝘅 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽, perfect for capturing the Christmas magic. And if you don’t make it into the photo box, no worries—the whole market is full of stunning setups and decorations that are just as picture-perfect. 📸 One thing we’d love to see more of? 𝗩𝗲𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀! 🌱 → Studies show that plant-based dishes can produce up to 80% fewer greenhouse gas emissions than meat-based ones. Christmas doesn’t have to be all about meat dishes - how about a hearty vegetable stew with chickpeas?   It’s delicious, sustainable, and inclusive! 🤗 Watch the video below and share with us. 👇 What’s your favorite way to keep it green during the holidays? #sustainability #tallinnchristmasmarket  #jolos

Planning on kick-starting your Christmas Shopping this week? Let's check in to see how intentional your spending is.. By approaching Christmas gifting with intentionality, you can make meaningful choices that save money, reduce waste, and strengthen relationships. Give smarter this season: 💸Set a Budget and Stick to It 💸 Start with a clear budget, breaking it into categories like gifts, wrapping, and decorations. This will minimise financial stress. 🛍️ Practical Gifts with Purpose 🛍️ Choose items that recipients will use and appreciate. E.g: ➡️ Personalised Items: Travel accessories or photo albums. ➡️Useful Gadgets: Noise-cancelling headphones, meal prep containers, or fitness gear. ➡️Relaxation Gifts: Weighted blankets or essential oil diffusers.  🌟Give the Gift of Experiences🌟 Create lasting memories with experience-based gifts, like: ➡️Concert or event tickets ➡️Spa days ➡️Family outings 🧑🎨 DIY Gifts 🧑🎨 Handmade presents, such as 🍰 baked goods 🎨 personalised artwork 🌿 DIY herb garden kits 🏞️ Thoughtful Wrapping  🏞️ Minimise waste using reusable gift bags, fabric wraps, or repurposed materials like kraft paper and natural twine. Intentional gifting saves money, reduces environmental impact, and shows loved ones how much you care. #IntentionalLiving #HolidayGifting #ChristmasShopping #SustainableGifts #MindfulSpending #EcoFriendly #WealthManagement

Halloween originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, marking the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter, which the Celts associated with death. Celebrated on October 31, they believed spirits could cross into the world of the living, so they wore costumes and lit bonfires for protection. When the Romans conquered Celtic territories, Samhain blended with Roman festivals, such as Feralia, honouring the dead, and Pomona, celebrating the harvest. In the 8th century, Pope Gregory III designated November 1 as All Saints' Day, turning October 31 into All Hallows' Eve—eventually called Halloween. As Halloween spread to America, it evolved into a community-centered holiday with costumes, trick-or-treating, and festive gatherings. Today in Australia, while Halloween festivities can offer boundless fun, they often contribute significantly to landfill through single-use decorations, plastic costumes, excess wrappers and packaging. A focus on sustainable alternatives can not only reduce waste but also make Halloween a more meaningful celebration. Crafting decorations, costumes, and treats from organic, compostable, and recycled materials offers a fantastic way to connect with children and friends as you collaborate, design, and create exciting spooky statements. This approach encourages a shared eco-friendly experience by using natural items like apples, pumpkins, twigs, leaves, paper, cardboard, or offering new purpose to recycled clothing, or upcycled fabrics. Not only does this foster creativity and closer relationships, but it also reinforces sustainable practices for a greener celebration. #SUHO #ESDConsultancy #Halloween #Festivities #CostumeWaste #DecorationWaste #GoOrganic #GreenItUp #Collaborate #Create #Care #Connect #GetSpooky 👻👹 Photo by Jen Theodore on Unsplash

Embarking On A Greener Gifting Season ✨ Let’s start small but impactful. Handcrafted soaps and #candles are having their moment, but not the kind that come shrink-wrapped in #synthetic dyes. Brands like Elysian Earth and Cocoon Zero offer #plantbased, #crueltyfree options that are as beautiful as they are kind to the #planet. These artisanal #gems support local makers while steering clear of harmful chemicals. What a win-win. For the friend who has everything, why not give the gift of experience? Cooking classes focused on plant-based #cuisine, outdoor #yoga memberships, or even a guided forest bathing session redefine luxury as moments, not materials. Research by the University of Exeter found that experiences, especially those rooted in #nature, boost #mentalhealth and happiness, making this a thoughtful, double-duty gift. Thinking of what to gift your loved ones this Christmas? You'd find unique eco-conscious gift ideas here: https://lnkd.in/dNMZZRAX #ecoconscious #christmas #giftideas

Colorful Cartoons: A Sustainable Twist to Holi Festivities 🌈 While this festival of colors brings joy and camaraderie, it also leaves a significant ecological footprint. 🌍 This year, let's reflect on the impact of our actions and strive for a more sustainable approach to festivities. 🚰 Did you know that millions of liters of water are wasted during Holi celebrations, exacerbating water scarcity issues? 🚱 Moreover, the synthetic colors used contain harmful chemicals like lead, mercury, and sulfates, posing serious health risks to humans and ecosystems alike. I've discovered a new way of celebrating Holi that's both creative and eco-friendly! 🌈 Instead of traditional water splashing and synthetic colors, why not embrace the joy of artistic expression by drawing beautiful cartoons on each other? 🖌️🌸 Not only is it a fun and playful way to celebrate, but it also leaves a minimal impact on water resources and the environment. 🌿💧 Let's spread happiness and color without harming our planet! 🌍🎉🌈 Below is an honest effort by me to draw a cartoon. Can you guess which one it is? Duolingo #Holi #Sustainability #EcoFriendly #Environment #SaveWater💧 #GoGreen 💚 #CreativeCelebration 🌈#ArtisticExpression🎨 #SustainableLiving