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How to celebrate an eco-friendly Easter

Easter, a time for gathering with family, friends, and loved ones over delicious food and meaningful traditions!

But like many seasonal celebrations, Easter comes with an environmental cost that’s often overlooked. The good news? By making a few mindful choices, we can enjoy the holiday while reducing waste and supporting ethical practices. Let’s take a closer look at the challenges of Easter celebrations—and how to make them more sustainable.

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Tip 1

Say No to Disposable Decorations

Decorating for Easter is a joyful tradition, but the overproduction of single-use plastic decorations and disposable tableware generates a huge amount of waste. Items like plastic baskets, synthetic grass, napkins, and themed paper plates are often discarded after just one use, contributing to pollution.

Sustainable Alternative: Choose reusable and natural decorations that last beyond one holiday. Originalhome’s recycled textile table linen and reclaimed teak root wood kitchenware is a beautiful and sustainable choice for your Easter table. From table cloth to napkin, plates and bowls to egg stands, these handcrafted pieces can be used year-round—giving your home a timeless, eco-friendly touch.

Refreshing Your Table Decor: Want to change the look of your Easter setup each year without creating waste? Swap out disposable items for plant-based candles. Originalhome’s coloured-through candles come in a variety of shapes and shades, making them perfect for festive table settings. They are designed to burn cleanly, without releasing harmful chemicals, and keep their color even when lit.

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Tip 2

Choose Ethical & Natural Decorations

If you reuse your decorations year after year, you’re already making a great impact. But why stop there? Choosing decorations made from ethically sourced, natural materials ensures that your Easter setup is not just long-lasting, but also supports artisans and sustainable production.

Sustainable Alternative: Originalhome’s wooden tableware brings an elegant, natural touch to your Easter setting. The rich brown tones beautifully complement chocolate treats and add a modern, earthy feel. These items are crafted from reclaimed teak root wood, supporting local artisans in rural Indonesian villages. And for the table linen? originalhome recycled table cloths and napkins are crafted from repurposed fabrics from the garment industry in Bangladesh, reducing textile waste while adding an elegant, natural feel to your table.

Beware of Paraffin Candles: We all love nice candles on the table to bring a warm atmosphere. However many traditional candles are made from paraffin, which releases harmful chemicals into the air when burned. Most festive candles are only surface-dyed, meaning their color disappears quickly as they burn.

Better Choice: Switch to plant-based candles. Originalhome’s hand-poured fair trade candles are coloured-through, ensuring they remain beautiful even as they burn. For every candle sold, a tree is planted in Africa to support reforestation efforts.

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Tip 3

Reduce Excessive Packaging

Easter chocolates and treats often come wrapped in single-use plastic or foil, much of which is difficult to recycle. The massive consumption of individually wrapped candies during this season leads to unnecessary waste.

Sustainable Alternative:
- - Choose chocolates in larger, recyclable packages rather than individually wrapped treats.
  - Support local chocolatiers who use minimal or eco-friendly packaging.
  - Make your own Easter treats at home to reduce waste and enjoy a fun, family-friendly activity.

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Tip 4

Be Mindful of Chocolate Sourcing

Easter wouldn’t be the same without chocolate, but the cocoa industry has major environmental and ethical concerns. Large-scale cocoa production contributes to deforestation in regions like West Africa, destroying ecosystems. Many cocoa farms still exploit workers, including children, under unfair labor conditions.

Better Choice: When shopping for Easter chocolate, look for Fair Trade or Rainforest Alliance-certified options. These certifications ensure that farmers receive fair wages and that cocoa is grown sustainably, protecting both people and the planet.

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Tip 5

Rethink your Easter Menu

Traditional Easter meals are often heavy on meat and eggs, both of which have a high carbon footprint. The large-scale production of animal products consumes massive amounts of resources, contributing to deforestation, water pollution, and greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainable Alternatives:
- If you’re serving meat, choose locally sourced, responsibly raised options to reduce transportation emissions and support ethical farming.
- Try incorporating plant-based dishes into your Easter feast—there are plenty of delicious vegetarian and vegan recipes to explore.

Be mindful of food waste by planning portions carefully and using leftovers creatively.

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Let’s Make Easter More Meaningful & Sustainable

With just a few thoughtful changes, we can celebrate Easter in a way that’s beautiful, modern, and kinder to the planet.

Start with your decorations—opt for long-lasting, ethically made pieces.
Choose sustainable treats by buying consciously packaged chocolates.
Make eco-friendly food choices with plant-based alternatives and local ingredients.

Let’s create an Easter that’s filled with joy, meaning, and sustainability—for our homes, the planet, and future generations. Make mindful choices now!