Episode #022: Sustainable Holiday Decor Ideas
Last week I talked about the important categories to declutter prior to the holidays. In this episode I am talking about sustainable ways to decorate for the holidays. I discuss which disposable decorations to avoid, where to thrift decorations and what to look for, decorations made from compostable or natural materials, and more. My hope is that you finish this episode feeling inspired to get creative with your own holiday decorations this year!
What You’ll Learn:
- How to make a holiday decor design plan
- Disposable decorations to avoid
- What to look for when shopping second hand
- How to repurpose unused items within your home for decorations
- How to decorate with foraged, natural materials
- Decorating with food
- When and how to invest in new decorations
Links and Resources:
Pinterest Boards
Unused items in your home:
Natural Materials
- Dried Citrus Ornaments Tutorial
- DIY Garland Tutorial
- Beeswax Fall Leaves example
- Fake vs. Real Christmas trees
Compostable Materials
Related Blog Posts and Episodes:

Kait is the founder and editor of A Clean Bee. She is passionate about discovering natural, eco-friendly, and sustainable ways to clean and organize her home. Kait has been featured in online publications such as NBC News, Oprah Magazine, BuzzFeed and PopSugar for her expertise in natural cleaning techniques. She enjoys spending her off-time outside in her garden with her husband and their two small boys.