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Due to the cost of living, energy price crisis and increase in concern around carbon footprints, this Christmas may look different from usual for many
This time of year does not always come cheap as everyone knows. Christmas, although generally for many is a time to be merry, it’s also one of the most expensive times of year. From buying Christmas gifts and decorations, to heating and lighting your home, to buying food, it all adds up. And with the current cost-of-living crisis, the winter is hitting harder than ever for some UK families.
But there are many ways to keep costs down by getting creative, being energy savvy, making sure waste is reduced and reusing items all the while being environmentally friendly without costly or additional efforts. With technology right at the tips of our fingers these days, there is access to lots of information, but sometimes it can be tiresome trying to find reliable and relatable information or even quite overwhelming.
Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing some information and resources around low budget and environmentally friendly ways that may help ease the squeeze during these times.