The Guardian view on waste: the festive season is a good time to think about rubbish | Editorial

omg did u know that my fave cafe just got rid of their disposable cups and now uses reusable ones its been a game changer for them tho, like they were losing money on those cups but now they're saving so much on waste management lol. anyway back to this festive season waste thing... i mean idk about the stats being that bad, 168 million discarded ornaments in the UK seems crazy maybe we can find ways to reuse or recycle them tho? like turn old lights into chandeliers for future halloween parties or something

I mean, can you believe how much trash we're generating just for the holidays?! 168 million light-up ornaments alone? That's insane! It's not just about the individual stuff we buy and discard, it's also about what retailers are selling us in the first place. Those packaging materials add up quickly!

But you know what really gets me is how easy it is to create change. Like that report on recycling facilities creating jobs? That sounds like a game-changer! And if we just made a few small changes in our daily habits, think about how much of a difference we could make... not just for the environment, but for ourselves too. We deserve to live in a world where we can enjoy all the festive fun without feeling guilty about trashing it afterwards

I mean, have you ever stopped to think about all those lights and decorations that get chucked after christmas? It's crazy how much waste we're generating . And it's not just the individual stuff, it's also the way companies are packaging and producing stuff too . We need to start thinking about how we can reduce waste more and make a change for the better . Investing in recycling facilities is a good starting point . Let's not forget that our actions do matter and every little bit counts .

ugh its all just getting worse... like did u know that those cute little fairy lights r basically destined 4 landfill already? 168 MILLION discarded ornaments a yr in the UK alone is wild . and its not just that, plastic waste exports rose by 5% in 2024 ... we gotta do better, but its hard 2 see how when its all just so easy 2 buy & discard stuff