If you’re already crafting your way to a sustainable season, why not add some organic decorations to the mix for a truly low-waste holiday? From edible ornaments to garden-inspired garland, here are nine compostable decor solutions to help you deck your halls this holiday.
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1. Mini Rosemary Wreath
If you have some leftover herbs from the garden or a Thanksgiving feast, why not reuse them as natural and compostable additions to your holiday decor?
Rena Chandsa, who blogs about her latest culinary obsessions at The Cheese Thief, repurposed rosemary from her garden to create these adorable and truly unique mini wreaths in less than 15 minutes.
Want to see how she did it? Head to her simple photo tutorial at The Cheese Thief, and start giving those extra herbs a beautiful new life.
Earth911 Tip: To make sure the end result is compostable, sew buttons and other decorations on your wreath instead of using a glue gun. After the holidays, simply remove the buttons and compost the rest.
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