Make this a Green X’mas!

Christmas is coming, but the weather is still quite warm sometimes! So when getting ready for Christmas shopping or a party, keep in mind that your extra spending brings with it increased carbon emissions, which is one of the main causes of environmental and climate change. Take a look at some tips and tricks on how to reduce your Christmas carbon footprint. Let’s each take a small step this year and give ourselves and the next generation a real Christmas present!

Gifts and new clothes increase carbon emissions and so do all the wrapping and transporting.
Contribute your money to a good cause by donating to charity instead.

Know your party guest list and don’t throw away leftovers.
Try a veggie meal, buying local is the best deal!

Reuse your Christmas decorations year after year.
No room to store them? Why not recycle them?

Travelling overseas uses lots of energy; so consider switching to local holiday tours.
Public transport is the way to go, walk or ride a bike – don’t say no!

Climate change doesn’t only mean the weather gets warmer or your Christmas cheer is lessened; but it does seriously affect the environment and our daily lives. It could even possibly lead to unknown diseases occurring and mosquitoes breeding more robustly, which increases the threat of transmission. Let’s listen as Professor Fung Tung, Associate Vice-President at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, shares with us some Christmas tips for protecting the environment.