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Thinking of going green for the holidays? Here are 8 tips for sustainable holiday decorating.

Pauline VillegasNov 28, 2022, 23:02 IST

Mark Wang for Insider; Betsie Van der Meer/Getty Images; Vicky Leta/Insider

Three interior designers gave Insider tips on eco-friendly ways to decorate your space.
From thrifting to foraging for holiday greenery, there are plenty of sustainable ways to celebrate.

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Vintage ornaments and other family heirlooms never go out of style and can be passed down between generations.

Vintage ornaments pictured on a platter on Herbes' dining table.Kyla Herbes

Make your own ornaments this year out of household items to create a DIY project that brings the whole family together.

McKay makes her ornaments out of wooden napkin holders and yarn.Ami McKay

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McKay suggests placing your Christmas tree in a pot and planting it in the ground after the holiday season.

Planting your Christmas tree in a pot allows you to replant it outside when the holidays come to an end.Ami McKay

Save on purchasing wasteful wrapping paper by using other materials from around the house.

McKay uses wallpaper scraps and hand towels to wrap presents for the holidays.Ami McKay

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Forage for greens around your neighborhood to make your own wreaths, garlands, and holiday decor.

Foraged wreaths hang above McKay's fireplace.Ami McKay

Fill your home with natural holiday scents by making your own air fresheners.

McKay uses the great outdoors to make scents for the holiday season.Ami McKay

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Utilize light (and light bulbs) in a sustainable way this holiday season.

LED holiday decorations in a front yard during Christmas 2020.Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images

For the ultimate eco-friendly decision, opt for decor that doubles as a snack.

A gingerbread house sits before a Christmas tree.knowlesgallery/iStock

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