Christmas is loud, sparkly, delicious, and honestly a little chaotic. Between wrapping paper explosions and the third emergency grocery run, it is easy to forget that December is also one of the most waste heavy months of the year. 

Here’s the ‘no bull’ truth: climate wins at Christmas do not need to be dramatic. They do not need to be expensive. And they definitely do not need to feel like homework. 

This year, CleverCow is flipping the classic holiday experience into something a little more fun and a lot more planet friendly. 

Think small habits, smart choices, and festive changes that fit right into your December, not fight against it. 

Welcome to your 12 Days of Climate Wins, CleverCow style. 

Day 1: The Local Feast Move 

Your Christmas feast tastes better when it has not spent half its life traveling in a truck. Hit up your local farmers, markets, or growers. Fresher produce, fewer miles, happier planet. 

Day 2: The “Wrap, But Make It Clever” Trick 

Gift wrap does not need to be shiny or new. Fabric scarves, brown paper, newspaper comics, old maps, last year’s bags. It all works and looks stylish in a quirky, eco-cool way. 

Day 3: Leftovers, But Make Them Iconic

Christmas leftovers are elite. Reinvent them. Turn roast veg into fritters, turkey into toasties, and fruit salad into breakfast jars. Food waste drops and flavour goes up. 

Day 4: The Experience Over Everything Gift 

Swap packaged presents for memories. Cooking classes, picnics, hikes, workshops, and a farm visit. Zero clutter, maximum joy. 

Day 5: Back the Farmers Who Back the Planet 

When you buy beef, dairy, honey, or produce, choose farmers practicing land-loving, regenerative methods. Good soil, healthy animals, climate positive outcomes. You vote with your plate. 

Day 6: Lights That Shine Smarter 

LED lights sparkle the same, use far less power, and do not demand an all-night shift. Add a timer and you get festive vibes without wasting energy. 

Day 7: The Compost Win 

If your bin fills up fast in December, composting saves the day. Peels, scraps, coffee grounds. Give them a second life as soil instead of methane in landfill. 

Day 8: The Grown-Up Dinner Table Upgrade 

Hosts, skip the disposables. Real plates always feel better and elevate dinner. Borrow extras from neighbours or family if needed. Community 1, landfill 0. 

Day 9: The Festive Wardrobe Rethink 

Holiday outfit? Try second hand first. Thrift stores and clothing swaps often have gems that feel unique without the environmental cost of new. 

Day 10: Borrow, Swap, Share 

Before buying new tools, trays, ladders, or Christmas decor, ask around. Someone nearby definitely has what you need. Sharing builds community and cuts waste. 

Day 11: A Tiny Digital Detox 

Delete duplicate photos, clear junk mail, and remove unused apps. It feels refreshing and yes, even digital clutter uses energy. A small tidy makes a real difference. 

Day 12: Pick One Habit to Keep 

Climate action sticks when it is simple. Choose one thing for the new year. Weekly farmers market shopping, composting, shorter showers, or learning about regenerative agriculture. One step repeated beats twenty steps abandoned. 

The CleverCow Christmas Wrap Up 

Climate action does not have to be big to matter. Small habits stack up. Tiny choices add momentum. And when a whole community makes gentle changes at the same time, the impact becomes powerful. 

This Christmas, enjoy the food, the jokes, the naps, the sunshine, and your people. And let these little climates wins sit quietly in the background, doing good without shouting for attention. 

And if you are looking for a gift that actually matters this year, consider a CleverCow subscription. 

It helps the planet, supports climate positive action, and invites someone into a community that is trying to do better. 

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We promise it is simple, helpful, and worth it.