Creating Sustainable Holiday Traditions

The holidays are perfect for starting new traditions that celebrate sustainability. Here are some ideas:

Clothing Swap Party

Host a gathering where families swap outgrown kids' clothes. Everyone brings items and goes home with "new" things.

Make a tradition of shopping secondhand for holiday outfits. Turn it into a fun family activity.

Every December, go through closets together and list items on TrunkMatch. Make it a family project.

Set aside a day to repair damaged items instead of replacing them. Teach kids basic sewing skills.

Before new gifts arrive, donate or sell items you no longer need. Teach kids about giving.

Make a tradition of buying fewer, better-quality items that will last and can be passed down.

Share stories about where clothes came from and where they're going. Connect items to people and places.

Take time to appreciate what you have and the resources saved by buying secondhand.

Traditions create lasting memories and values. Make sustainability part of yours!