The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration, and giving, but it can also lead to significant waste if we’re not careful. This year, why not embrace a zero waste approach to Christmas? Here are five thoughtful ideas and gifts that not only reduce waste but also promote sustainability and conscious living.
1. Homemade Treats in Reusable Containers
Instead of purchasing pre-packaged holiday goodies, consider making homemade treats for your loved ones. Bake cookies, prepare jams, or create a batch of granola and package them in reusable containers. You can use glass jars, metal tins, or even fabric bags. This not only minimizes waste but also adds a personal touch to your gifts. Plus, your friends and family will appreciate the effort and care that goes into homemade gifts.
2. Experience Gifts
Instead of traditional physical gifts that can end up in landfills, consider giving experiences. This could be anything from tickets to a concert, a cooking class, or a membership to a local museum. Experiences create lasting memories and often have a lower environmental impact than material goods. You can also opt for a subscription service that focuses on sustainability, such as a local farm box or a monthly zero waste product subscription.
3. DIY Gift Baskets
Create personalized gift baskets filled with items that reflect the recipient's interests and promote a zero waste lifestyle. Include items like reusable beeswax wraps, a stylish tote bag, stainless steel straws, or homemade cleaning products in reusable containers. You can even add a few local artisan products to support small businesses and reduce your carbon footprint. Not only will this thoughtful gift be appreciated, but it also encourages the recipient to adopt more sustainable habits.
4. Upcycled or Second-Hand Gifts
Shopping second-hand or upcycling items is a fantastic way to give unique gifts while minimizing waste. Visit local thrift stores or online marketplaces to find vintage clothing, books, or home decor. Alternatively, consider upcycling items you already own into something new. For example, you could turn an old sweater into a cozy pillow or transform glass jars into beautiful candle holders. These gifts are often one-of-a-kind and carry stories that make them even more special.
5. Plantable Gifts
Give the gift of greenery with plantable gifts! These can include seed bombs, plantable greeting cards, or potted plants. Choose seeds that are native to your area to support local biodiversity. When your loved ones plant these gifts, they will not only beautify their space but also contribute positively to the environment. Plus, watching something grow can be a delightful reminder of your thoughtful gesture throughout the year.
So this Christmas, let’s focus on thoughtful, sustainable giving. By embracing zero waste ideas and gifts, we can enjoy the holiday season while minimizing our impact on the planet.
Homemade treats, experience gifts, DIY baskets, upcycled treasures, and plantable gifts are all great ways to spread joy without contributing to the waste associated with traditional holiday shopping.
Together, we can make this festive season not only joyful but also eco-friendly!
Happy holidays from the WeFill team!
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Russia on Tuesday test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces, a launch hailed by President Vladimir Putin just days after his claim that the fighting in Ukraine is nearing an end.
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Putin said that the nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of the year. It was built to replace the aging Soviet-built Voyevoda.
“This is the most powerful missile in the world,” Putin declared, claiming that the combined power of the Sarmat’s individually targeted warheads is more than four times higher than that of any Western counterpart.
The Russian leader has repeatedly brandished the nuclear sword after sending troops into Ukraine in February 2022 to try to deter the West from ramping up support for Ukraine.
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Russia New Missile
In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on May 12, 2026, Russia’s new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile is test launched at an unspecified location in Russia.
AP
After overseeing a military parade on Red Square on Saturday commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, which for the first time in nearly two decades didn’t include heavy weapons, Putin declared the conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end.
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Since coming to power in 2000, Putin has overseen efforts to upgrade the Soviet-built components of the Russian nuclear triad – deploying hundreds of new, land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, commissioning new nuclear submarines and modernizing nuclear-capable bombers.
Russia’s effort to revamp its nuclear forces pushed the United States to launch a costly modernization of its arsenal.
Nuclear arms pact expired
The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the U.S. expired in February, leaving no caps on the world’s two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century and fueling fears of an unconstrained nuclear arms race.
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That same month, the U.S. and Russia agreed to reestablish formal, high-level military communications that were suspended in late 2021, prior to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Sarmat — designated “Satan II” by NATO — is meant to replace about 40 Soviet-built Voyevoda missiles. Its development began in 2011 and before now, the missile had only one known successful test and reportedly suffered a massive explosion during an abortive test in 2024. A satellite image analyzed by CBS News at the time showed a large crater and remnants of a possible explosion on a launchpad at Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia.
The Sarmat is classified as a “heavy” ICBM and is capable of carrying up to 10 tons in payload, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Missile Defense Project.
Russia on Tuesday test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces, a launch hailed by President Vladimir Putin just days after his claim that the fighting in Ukraine is nearing an end.
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Putin said that the nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of the year. It was built to replace the aging Soviet-built Voyevoda.
“This is the most powerful missile in the world,” Putin declared, claiming that the combined power of the Sarmat’s individually targeted warheads is more than four times higher than that of any Western counterpart.
The Russian leader has repeatedly brandished the nuclear sword after sending troops into Ukraine in February 2022 to try to deter the West from ramping up support for Ukraine.
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Russia New Missile
In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on May 12, 2026, Russia’s new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile is test launched at an unspecified location in Russia.
AP
After overseeing a military parade on Red Square on Saturday commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, which for the first time in nearly two decades didn’t include heavy weapons, Putin declared the conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end.
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Since coming to power in 2000, Putin has overseen efforts to upgrade the Soviet-built components of the Russian nuclear triad – deploying hundreds of new, land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, commissioning new nuclear submarines and modernizing nuclear-capable bombers.
Russia’s effort to revamp its nuclear forces pushed the United States to launch a costly modernization of its arsenal.
Nuclear arms pact expired
The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the U.S. expired in February, leaving no caps on the world’s two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century and fueling fears of an unconstrained nuclear arms race.
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That same month, the U.S. and Russia agreed to reestablish formal, high-level military communications that were suspended in late 2021, prior to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Sarmat — designated “Satan II” by NATO — is meant to replace about 40 Soviet-built Voyevoda missiles. Its development began in 2011 and before now, the missile had only one known successful test and reportedly suffered a massive explosion during an abortive test in 2024. A satellite image analyzed by CBS News at the time showed a large crater and remnants of a possible explosion on a launchpad at Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia.
The Sarmat is classified as a “heavy” ICBM and is capable of carrying up to 10 tons in payload, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Missile Defense Project.
Russia on Tuesday test-fired a new intercontinental ballistic missile as part of efforts to modernize the country’s nuclear forces, a launch hailed by President Vladimir Putin just days after his claim that the fighting in Ukraine is nearing an end.
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Putin said that the nuclear-armed Sarmat missile would enter combat service at the end of the year. It was built to replace the aging Soviet-built Voyevoda.
“This is the most powerful missile in the world,” Putin declared, claiming that the combined power of the Sarmat’s individually targeted warheads is more than four times higher than that of any Western counterpart.
The Russian leader has repeatedly brandished the nuclear sword after sending troops into Ukraine in February 2022 to try to deter the West from ramping up support for Ukraine.
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Russia New Missile
In this image made from video provided by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on May 12, 2026, Russia’s new Sarmat intercontinental ballistic missile is test launched at an unspecified location in Russia.
AP
After overseeing a military parade on Red Square on Saturday commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II, which for the first time in nearly two decades didn’t include heavy weapons, Putin declared the conflict in Ukraine is coming to an end.
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Since coming to power in 2000, Putin has overseen efforts to upgrade the Soviet-built components of the Russian nuclear triad – deploying hundreds of new, land-based intercontinental ballistic missiles, commissioning new nuclear submarines and modernizing nuclear-capable bombers.
Russia’s effort to revamp its nuclear forces pushed the United States to launch a costly modernization of its arsenal.
Nuclear arms pact expired
The last remaining nuclear arms pact between Russia and the U.S. expired in February, leaving no caps on the world’s two largest atomic arsenals for the first time in more than a half-century and fueling fears of an unconstrained nuclear arms race.
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That same month, the U.S. and Russia agreed to reestablish formal, high-level military communications that were suspended in late 2021, prior to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The Sarmat — designated “Satan II” by NATO — is meant to replace about 40 Soviet-built Voyevoda missiles. Its development began in 2011 and before now, the missile had only one known successful test and reportedly suffered a massive explosion during an abortive test in 2024. A satellite image analyzed by CBS News at the time showed a large crater and remnants of a possible explosion on a launchpad at Plesetsk Cosmodrome in northern Russia.
The Sarmat is classified as a “heavy” ICBM and is capable of carrying up to 10 tons in payload, according to the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ Missile Defense Project.
Water service has now been restored to the historic mountain city of Victor, Colorado, after nearly a week of outages tied to catastrophic failures in the city’s aging water system.
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City officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon that water had been successfully recharged into Victor’s system after emergency repairs and line flushing efforts. However, residents are still under a boil water order while crews continue testing and monitoring for additional failures.
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Construction on water system in Victor.
CBS
For residents and businesses, the return of running water marks the end of a brutal stretch that began Thursday when crews attempting to replace a water main removed dirt underneath the line, which was the only thing supporting the line. That started a long line of attempts to fix it, then adapt to new issues each attempted fix brought.
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“During that time, we found another main failure,” said City Administrator Bobby Tech. “Unfortunately, as we were going through this, we realized there are additional failures and those failures begin to compound.”
According to the city, Victor lost an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 gallons of water during the crisis, roughly 15 times the city’s normal daily usage of 30,000 to 40,000 gallons. The outage impacted around 420 water taps serving roughly 300-350 homes.
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Tech explained Victor’s water infrastructure dates back decades, and in some places, more than a century.
“Victor was a boomtown in the 1890s and early 1900s,” Tech said. “So we’re still finding sometimes clay and wooden pipes.”
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Sign on a Victor business announcing closure due to water outage.
CBS
The crisis escalated Sunday when the city declared a local emergency and brought in additional crews and resources from across Colorado. Officials say that when pressure was restored to the system, more weak points in the old infrastructure began to fail.
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City officials confirmed Tuesday afternoon that water had been successfully recharged into Victor’s system after emergency repairs and line flushing efforts. However, residents are still under a boil water order while crews continue testing and monitoring for additional failures.
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Construction on water system in Victor.
CBS
For residents and businesses, the return of running water marks the end of a brutal stretch that began Thursday when crews attempting to replace a water main removed dirt underneath the line, which was the only thing supporting the line. That started a long line of attempts to fix it, then adapt to new issues each attempted fix brought.
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“During that time, we found another main failure,” said City Administrator Bobby Tech. “Unfortunately, as we were going through this, we realized there are additional failures and those failures begin to compound.”
According to the city, Victor lost an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 gallons of water during the crisis, roughly 15 times the city’s normal daily usage of 30,000 to 40,000 gallons. The outage impacted around 420 water taps serving roughly 300-350 homes.
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Tech explained Victor’s water infrastructure dates back decades, and in some places, more than a century.
“Victor was a boomtown in the 1890s and early 1900s,” Tech said. “So we’re still finding sometimes clay and wooden pipes.”
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Sign on a Victor business announcing closure due to water outage.
CBS
The crisis escalated Sunday when the city declared a local emergency and brought in additional crews and resources from across Colorado. Officials say that when pressure was restored to the system, more weak points in the old infrastructure began to fail.