Easter is just around the corner - so celebrate the sustainable way this spring! There are so many easy ways to reduce your impact on the planet during the Easter season. From baskets to eggs, you can keep your holiday eco-friendly and Mother Earth a...
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1. Go for natural dyes
2. Ditch the Easter grass
3. Use non-plastic eggs
4. Have a ham free dinner
5. Pick eco goodies for the baskets
6. Go for a thrifted Easter dress
1. Go for natural dyes
Decorating Easter eggs is an annual tradition… But you can avoid all those dye kits full of unnecessary plastics. Instead, opt for natural dyes and decorations!
Who knew common ingredients could dye your eggs?!
How to Naturally Dye Easter Eggs
The best overall pick for store bought natural dyes
Natural Earth Paint Egg Dye Kit
Go for decorated eggs instead (and use markers you already have around the house!)
The Eggmazing Egg Decorator
2. Ditch the Easter grass
Plastic Easter grass should be avoided at all costs - you don't need it! (But if you want a similar thing, try these alternatives)
Made of recycled paper and can be reused or recycled after Easter
Crinkle Paper Shred
Saves plastic and is a sweet treat!
Edible Easter Grass
3. Use non-plastic eggs
Instead of buying plastic eggs, go for something more eco-friendly (such as real eggs!). Or, check out your local thrift stores to buy the “traditional” plastic eggs secondhand.
Can still be decorated too!
Paper Mache Easter Eggs
Easy to reuse year after year!
Wooden Easter Eggs
4. Have a ham free dinner
Instead of having a ham for Easter dinner, try to substitute it with a meat-free option. Or just have more plant based dishes with a smaller ham :)
This is delicious and comes in a cute little box
Plant-Based Ham Roast with Amber Ale Glaze
More fitting for Thanksgiving but still a good option!
Gardein Plant-Based Turk'y Roast
You can even make your own!
Best Vegan Ham Recipe (Seitan)
5. Pick eco goodies for the baskets
Opt for eco, local, and/or small business treats for your Easter baskets this year! Avoid mass produced items if you can.
Who doesn't love a good bath bomb??
Bath Bomb Bunnies
These little guys are SO cute!
Bunny Pocket Hug
Little felt things are so adorable
Colorful Easter Felt Eggs
Perfect for some fun spring baking
Easter Cookie Cutters
This candle is perfect for spring!
Cherry Blossom Spring Candle
6. Go for a thrifted Easter dress
Don't go out and buy yourself a new dress just for the holiday! Instead, shop your closet, shop secondhand, or borrow a friend's spring dress :)
I promise you can find so many great dresses at the thrift store!
Vintage Union Made Floral Dress
All the best tips for thrifting :)
How to Score Big at the Thrift Store (Thrifting 101!)
