Decoration

Why reconsider your decorations?

The vast majority of the world's decorations are produced in China. They are often made from plastic and other materials that do not easily biodegrade. They are, in all likelihood, also produced under unacceptable working conditions. Balloons are slow to biodegrade and become hazardous litter. They are often mistaken by animals as food, making them sick or even killing them.

Alternatives

Use paper decorations made from recycled paper & card
Hand-make decorations, involve children in making them
Avoid balloons, use flags, streamers and bunting instead: more examples
Reuse decorations year after year
Borrow decorations rather than buying (e.g. ask the community to donate)