Have a Merry "Green" Christmas | Energy Efficiency Agency Dublin

Many people now look upon Christmas as being purely commercialised and materialistic. However, even the greatest cynics among us can regain some of the original Christmas message of goodwill to all and the planet, with these simple steps to a more ethical, environmentally friendly Christmas.

Buy your gifts from Ireland

It reduces the carbon footprint of imported goods from the other side of the world. read more

It reduces the carbon footprint of imported goods from the other side of the world. read less

Don’t overdo the Christmas lights

Even better why not use solar powered rope lights or those with light emitting diode (LED) lamps? read more

Even better why not use solar powered rope lights or those with light emitting diode (LED) lamps? read less

Turn the heating down or off

When you have a houseful of guests, turn the heating down or off, all that partying and food will keep you warm! read more

When you have a houseful of guests, turn the heating down or off, all that partying and food will keep you warm! read less

Use recyclable wrapping paper

Follow the Japanese tradition where presents are wrapped in scarves and no wrapping paper used. read more

Follow the Japanese tradition where presents are wrapped in scarves and no wrapping paper used. read less

Buy sustainable, battery-free toys

Choose a present for your kids this year made of material which is easily recycled. And stay away from batteries. read more

Choose a present for your kids this year made of material which is easily recycled. And stay away from batteries. read less

Make your own Xmas gifts

Go the extra mile and make chutneys, cakes, flavoured oils or scarves – people really appreciate the extra effort. read more

Go the extra mile and make chutneys, cakes, flavoured oils or scarves – people really appreciate the extra effort. read less

Try to use public transport over Christmas where safe to do so.

Try not to make lots of trips to the shops in the car. Use public transport where safe to do so or just make one or two big trips. read more

Try not to make lots of trips to the shops in the car. Use public transport where safe to do so or just make one or two big trips. read less

Have a Merry “Green” Christmas