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🎄Let's take the stress out of Christmas and put some soul back in. Supporting local is extra important right now and wouldn't it be great if we all bought with sustainability in mind too? 🌏

To save you some energy (and, hey, we're pretty good at that 😉), we've put together this handy guide, featuring some cool Raglan locals who are creating pretty incredible things.

We know Raglan has HEAPS more awesome places to find something special, so please tag your own favourites in the comments and show them some local love. 💚

Eco-tourism is really taking off in New Zealand, with the discerning traveller looking for unique stays that also reduce their environmental impact.
Airbnb is just one of many places that make it easier to look for eco-accommodation, and boy are there some cool ones across New Zealand!
Have a look at the images below at some of the great, eco-friendly places you can stay across Aotearoa, and tell us your favourite - ours definitely has to be the Raglan LoveBus 😉😏

1st Image - Raglan LoveBus www.bit.ly/2Nr7qep
2nd Image - Katikati Tranquil Treehouse www.bit.ly/322qF3k
3rd Image - Korito EcoBach www.bit.ly/2pirtE1
4th Image - Lyford Kowhai EcoLodge www.bit.ly/2PBu0nh
5th Image - Waiuku Te Papa EcoCottage www.bit.ly/2BW0l05

5 WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT.
I think we can all agree that New Zealand is one of the most stunning places on Earth, and to ensure that generations to come can enjoy that beauty that we sometimes take for granted, let's all take a look at some of the easy ways we can reduce our impact on the Earth.
According to WWF New Zealand, here are some of the best ways Kiwi's can make a difference.

1. Use public transport, walk, or cycle - around 20% of New Zealand's emissions come from transport. Even just not driving one day a week can make a big difference.

2. Choose renewable electricity - around three quarters of New Zealand's electricity comes from renewable sources, and WWF's modelling has shown that we could reach 100% renewable electricity by 2025. Some New Zealand electricity companies are powered by 100% renewable electricity - where does your power come from?

3. Don't waste electricity - You've probably already changed your lightbulbs to LEDs or compact fluorescent bulbs, but it's still great to turn them off when you're not in the room. It also helps to unplug appliances at the wall, wash clothes in cold water (which is often better for the clothes too!) and not use a clothes dryer unnecessarily.

4. Cut waste and recycle - This one's a big win-win. What's good for the world's ecosystems is good for the climate. Rubbish sent to the landfill emits methane, a powerful greenhouse gas.

Fly less - Flying has a big carbon footprint. When there are alternatives, like taking a bus or train for your holiday elsewhere in New Zealand or replacing an in-person meeting with a videoconference, use them (we do!).

How many of these are you already doing?