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Christmas decorations may look cute, but unfortunately, they are not so good for the environment.

Flashes will pollute our waterways, metal wires are a large bundle of plastic, and fairy lights will run out of electricity.

But before you start calling us a miser, check out these gorgeous sustainable alternatives.

From elaborately decorated traditional paper gadgets to exquisite DIY embroidery hoop, here are some eco-friendly gadgets that are best for your tree:

Make a bold statement with beautiful pulp baubles decorated with rainbow-like bright flowers based on Indian embroidery patterns.

Buy it from Ella James for £28

Giving up the golden sparkle in full bloom, replaced by exquisite ginkgo-shaped paper petals, hand-made by craftsmen in Delhi, and naturally dyed with marigold, madder and coffee. We let them go all year long.

Buy it from Toast for £16.50

Use natural dyes to hang zero-waste bamboo in a bold neon color. Hang stars to create a dazzling dazzling light and subtract the sparkle. Hand-made by skilled Thai craftsmen.

Purchased from Acorn & Will for £7.50

Use FSC-certified wooden hoops, linen base, cotton thread and plastic-free packaging, use embroidery kits for DIY and create your own ecological decorations.

Buy it from Stitch Happy for £24

Replace plastic, shiny lights, colorful light bulbs strung with cotton thread with 100% wool-no need to replace damaged lights. A real light bulb moment.

Purchased from The Felt Studio for £21

Pastel angels made with sustainable jesmonite that does not contain solvents or VOCs will make your tree full of vitality. All scraps are used for other parts.

Buy it from Nine Angels for £4

Hang rustic zinc bells on the doors or windows for everyone to appreciate and create a natural Christmas look. Add pine branches and twine to create a classic Christmas.

Purchased from Nordic House for £16

Use ivory or green recycled paper to handcraft a cluster of Christmas trees to create an earth-friendly winter wonderland.

Purchased from Graham & Green for £42

Paper snowflakes are our first choice for sprinkling holiday magic. These beauties are made in a carbon neutral workshop and hand-dyed to fade silk colors.

Purchased from The Shop Floor Project for £8

Just arrived: charming Delft blue paper decorations, flat packaging, so that the whole family can become cunning. Simple and cool, you will like it.

Buy five robins for £12 or two robins for £5 from Raj Tent Club

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