Being green or sustainable at Christmas can be really difficult. Small changes can make your Christmas better for our environment and community. Here is the Reviva Reuse Shop guide to sustainable decorating at Christmas:
1. Choose second-hand
Buying second-hand saves money and stops new items from being manufactured. That’s good for the environment and for your budget.
2. Avoid glitter
We know it’s pretty but glitter is made from little pieces of plastic that end up in our soil, waterways or landfills. Avoid glitter and choose natural, recyclable or compostable decorating options to make your wrap and decorations more sustainable.
3. Upcycle
upcycling is fun and creates unique, interesting and beautiful decorations. Explore your home or old decorations to find pieces that could be transformed and given a second life. A coat of paint, some clever stickers or several items put together can reinvent an old piece into something brand new.
4. Think natural
Driftwood, pinecones, sticks and live trees are a great way to decorate sustainably. The best part? When Christmas is done they can be composted, reused or recycled.
5. Rethink your wrapping
Textiles like sheets, towels, fabric and scarves make great wrapping options without the waste. Explore your local charity shop to discover textile options that are more sustainable.
6. Have fun and get creative
Christmas doesn’t have to cost the earth.
What are your favourite ways to decorate for Christmas? We would love you to share them with us on social media.
Reviva Ibis Rockhampton
Address
Reviva Ibis Reuse Shop
Dean St, The Common QLD 4701
Phone
(07) 5391 3859
Opening Hours
Friday to Sunday
8am – 4pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Reviva Noosa
Address
Reviva Noosa Reuse Shop
561 Eumundi-Noosa Road
Doonan 4562
Opening Hours
8.30am to 4.00pm 7 days
Closed all public holidays
Reviva Toowoomba
Address
Reviva Toowoomba Reuse Shop (Wellcamp)
270 O’Mara Road
Wellcamp QLD 4350
Phone
07 4688 6290
Opening Hours
Thursday to Sunday
9am – 4pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Reviva Kleinton
Address
Reviva Kleinton Reuse Shop
210 Kleinton School Road,
Kleinton Qld 4352
Phone
07 4688 6506
Opening Hours
Friday to Sunday
10am – 4pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Reviva Tuncurry
Address
Reviva Tuncurry Reuse Shop
Midge Orchid Road (Tip Road)
Tuncurry NSW 2428
Phone
02 6554 9471
Opening Hours (effective 1 June 2021)
9am to 3pm, Wednesday to Sunday
(closed Good Friday & Christmas Day)
Reviva Bulahdelah
Address
Recovery Road
Bulahdelah NSW 2423
Phone
02 4997 4515
Opening Hours
1pm to 5pm, Tues
12pm to 4pm, Fri
10am to 2pm, Sun
(closed Good Friday & Christmas Day)
Reviva Tea Gardens
Address
Winta Road
Tea Gardens NSW 2324
Phone
02 4997 2287
Opening Hours
12pm to 4pm, Sun & Wed
8am to 12pm, Thur & Fri
(closed Good Friday & Christmas Day)
Reviva Taree
Address
Bucketts Way,
Tinonee NSW 2430
Phone
(02) 6551 5266
Opening Hours
Wednesday to Sunday
9am – 3pm
Closed Good Friday and Christmas Day
Reviva Dunmore
Address
Reviva Dunmore Reuse Shop
44 Buckleys Road
Dunmore NSW 2529
Phone
02 4237 5193
Opening Hours
7.30am to 4pm, Mon – Fri
8am to 4pm, Sat – Sun
(closed Good Friday & Christmas Day)
ALSO AT THE DUNMORE DEPOT IS THE TINKERAGE WORKSHOP SPACE
