The Australian
It has been six months since News Limited, publisher of The Australian, launched its One Degree campaign to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.
Myriad initiatives have been implemented during that period but, in the festive mood, it's appropriate to pass on One Degree's list of simple ways to reduce the environmental impact of Christmas.
1. Recycle Christmas paper from year to year.
2. Deposit Christmas cards and torn wrapping paper in your recycling bin or a Cards for Planet Ark box at supermarkets.
3. Consider the volume of packaging associated with the gifts and food you purchase this Christmas and reduce where possible.
4. Use energy-efficient LED Christmas lights, which last up to 100 times longer than incandescent bulbs, and use less than 10 per cent of the power.
5. Turn off Christmas lights each night before going to bed or use a timer.
6. If holding a party, opt for reusable rather than disposable cutlery, plates and glassware; recycle disposable products that must be used.
After all that, you really can tell Santa you have been very good indeed.