'It looks good, feels good, and is practical': Guardian readers' top tips on reducing waste over Christmas

From DIY Christmas crackers to non-traditional trees, here are some ways to have a more sustainable festive seasonChange by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household's carbon footprintGot a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.comIf you're concerned about waste and overconsumption as the silly season gets under way, you're not alone. Many of us are dreaming of a greener Christmas.To help you plan for a low-waste celebration, Guardian readers share some of their sustainable Christmas rituals, from bon-bons without the plastic to non-traditional Christmas trees. Continue reading...