A Carbon Footprint is the total volume of greenhouse gases that result from regular, everyday economic and human activity. It can be calculated for individual households or larger groups.
If you've paid any attention to news stories about the environment in recent years, climate change might feel like a hopeless cause. Species are dying off in record numbers, natural habitats around the world are being destroyed, and the weather is getting warmer and more extreme, driving millions into refugee status as their homes are destroyed or unlivable due to the rapidly changing climate.
Christmas is a time of cheer and joy the world over, but it can also be a time of excess. There are plenty of ways to have a festive Christmas without burning a hole in your budget.