Bring more aloha to the season with simple, sustainable decor. By reusing materials around your home and reducing waste, you can minimize the amount of trash and debris that end up in dumpsters, landfills, or even in our storm drains and ocean. These easy projects add color, reduce waste, and make your home feel festive.
Coconut Candle
Save the shell the next time you open a coconut. Rinse and dry it, secure a wick in the center, and then pour in melted wax scented with fragrance oils reminiscent of holiday aromas, like peppermint or pumpkin spice. Let it cool and enjoy a handmade holiday candle.
Natural Garlands
Skip the tinsel. Use natural materials for a local touch. Braid ti leaves as the base, then add flowers like plumeria, orchids, or tuberose. Hang these garlands across your tree, doorway, or window. Learn how to make other kinds of eco-friendly lei and garlands.
Aloha Shirt Stockings
Give worn aloha shirts new life as Christmas stockings! Use a simple template to cut the fabric into two stocking shapes, sew them right sides together, and flip inside out to reveal your completed creation. The result is a one-of-a-kind stocking with island style.
The holidays don’t need more stuff. They need moments. Create with what you have, slow down, and make something meaningful. An eco-friendly holiday reduces waste and adds memories and aloha.
