Reduce, Reuse, Recycle this Holiday Season
Since the holidays are right around the corner, now is the best time to think about stuff you use during this time of year. There is a million times more waste during this time of year till the New Year than any other times. Not just from the gift giving but to the decorations, the party-ware and the foods as well. Here some simple ways to help reduce, reuse and recycle what we tend to over use this season.
1. Go with CFL approved lighting for your Christmas decorating and not the conventional 1-strand lights. Once one light goes out, most people just throw out the entire strand.
2. Collect the used ribbons, and bows after the holiday package and gift opening is over. Sometimes you can even reuse tags on packages as well. I like to keep the tags from packages that are given to me and cut my name from the tag and place the tag on the receiver’s gift the following year. It’s a nice added touch that save paper and also shows you care.
3. Check into your local waste company to see if they will compost your Christmas tree or not, if not compost it yourself or buy a potted tree and add it to your yard when the season is over.
4. Shop at local merchants and stores close to home and use reusable shopping bags when you do your shopping as well. If you can’t find what you need at local stores then plan one trip outside of town or order from the internet.
5. The best gifts are ones the receiver can buy themselves. Purchase gift cars and let the receiver be the shopper. These gifts don’t require extra wrapping paper or ribbons or bows.
*Natural and Sustainable Living Tip: During the holidays, don’t forget to donate to your local charity.
November 2nd, 2008 at 9:06 am
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