Welcome back to the Activator Series! This series is designed to give you tangible and powerful ways that you can help in the fight against climate change by living more sustainably. In this episode, our guest host, Megan Lambert, shares 5 ways you can celebrate a more eco-friendly Christmas and holiday season.  For example… which do you think is better for the Earth: a real tree you cut down each year, or a reusable fake tree?  The answer: a real tree! (with some caveats) Listen to this episode to discover why this is, and other practical tips for how to be a part of the solution.  At the end, we also include relationship tips if you are the “eco-leader” in your family, and how you can introduce sustainable changes with your loved ones.  If you’re ready to be part of the movement for a more beautiful Earth…. this series is for you.  After you listen to this episode, would you take 1 minute to leave us feedback? It means the world to us. Thank you!  If you found this episode helpful or inspiring, please share it with a friend or family member to spread the word.    Key topics:  Why the holidays are the most wasteful time of year [2:30] Change #1: Being mindful in your gift-giving [3:05]  Examples of more sustainable gifts to give [4:57] Change #2: How to choose better wrapping for your gifts [5:53] Change #3: Real tree vs. reusable tree? The Great Debate [7:05] Change #4: Eco-friendly Christmas decorations [9:15] Change #5: Reducing food waste during Christmas [10:12] Bonus: What to do if you’re the eco leader in your family [11:56]   Resources: The 5 Circles: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5-circle-on-food-tickets-744977175787 Explore sustainability and Christmas: The carbon cost of Christmas The truth about wrapping paper   Follow Imagine5 for more inspiration: Visit our site at imagine5.com Sign up for our newsletter Get the Imagine5 magazine Instagram: @imagine5_official YouTube: @imagine5_official