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A considered CHRISTMAS

hough we love to embrace the opulence, glamour and sparkle of the festive period, there is a way to reduce some unnecessary excess and waste, of being kind to the planet, and to the pocket, without losing the beauty and wonder of Christmas. Some might already embrace using natural materials to deck the halls, eschewing glitter and sequins in favour of foliage and paper decorations. Others might just be looking for a small way to ‘do their bit’ – using recyclable

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