Group 1 - The core issue highlighted is the alarming trend of excessive consumerism during festive seasons, leading to significant environmental waste, as evidenced by the £1.7 billion spent on electronic decorations in the UK, resulting in 168 million pieces of electronic waste [1] - The phenomenon of "festive waste" reflects a broader challenge in developed consumer societies, where the spirit of celebration is overshadowed by materialism, transforming waste into a cultural norm [1] - The article emphasizes the need for a shift towards sustainable festive practices globally, advocating for a cultural transformation that prioritizes ecological awareness and responsible consumption [1] Group 2 - Traditional Chinese wisdom offers valuable insights for sustainable festive practices, promoting the idea that the essence of festivals lies not in endless consumption but in creating emotional connections and lasting memories with limited resources [2] - Various initiatives in China aim to promote frugality during festivals, encouraging the use of recyclable materials and reducing waste, thereby fostering a green and low-carbon festive culture [2] - The evolution of business models towards sustainable consumption is highlighted, suggesting that a focus on better consumption can lead to a more resilient and high-quality consumer experience [2] Group 3 - The key to ending the "festive waste" cycle lies in a profound transformation of mindset and actions, integrating traditional ecological concepts into modern operational standards [3] - The article posits that the ecological perspectives rooted in Chinese culture can provide a valuable framework for guiding global festive cultures towards eco-friendliness, transcending consumerism [3] - A call is made for a global shift where genuine emotional connections replace the emphasis on expensive gifts, fostering a more meaningful celebration of life and sustainability [3]

【环球时报特约记者 刘皓然】节日临近，英国环保组织公布了一份圣诞"碳排账单"，批评该国的圣诞 节"很不环保"。 据英国《卫报》9日报道，关注电子产品循环利用的英国非营利组织"材料聚焦"（Material Focus）近日 发布了一项社会调研，研究显示，英国人去年圣诞节在各种发光类节日装饰品上豪掷17亿英镑。除3900 万套小彩灯，节日消费者还买入了各种电子花环、星型饰品、雪景球和人偶等各类电子发光饰品，数量 总计超过5000万件。这些装饰品在节日过后往往会迅速"失宠"并被丢弃。据该组织测算，英国人去年圣 诞节后丢弃的电子垃圾达到了惊人的1.68亿件。 《卫报》此前报道称，英国人在圣诞节当天制造的碳排放是日常生活中的23倍，单人排放的二氧化碳总 量约513千克，圣诞礼物排放占比就高达93%。由于英国成年人平均每人为亲朋好友准备约20份礼物， 其中相当一部分为快消电子产品，它们附带的碳排量高达479千克。排在第二位的"出行"所制造的碳排 仅为14千克，占碳排总量的2.7%。 英国广播公司（BBC）称，快消电子产品具备成本低廉、做工粗糙、不易修理、很难回收等特点。英国 家庭平均拥有30件快消电子产品，这些产品在日常 ...