The best gift is the one that the other person actually wants. Not only will it bring joy for both parties involved, but (most likely) it will not end up as waste. If you do not have a wish list to choose from and you want to keep your environmental impact low, then practice green gift-giving. [...]
December is packed with festive gift giving occasions and that means tons more trash and recycling. According to The Recycling Partnership, Americans generate 25 percent more garbage between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day than at any other time of year. Cardboard containers, paperboard boxes, wrapping paper, metal tins and Styrofoam™ packing materials all are part of the holiday [...]
You’re probably doing a lot of online shopping this year. Deliveries to homes are creating a lot of packaging waste. So, what to do with all those boxes and envelopes? Can the holiday packaging be recycled? Before recycling or throwing these items away, consider trying to reuse them. Offer materials for free on sites like Nextdoor, Facebook Marketplace, [...]
It’s the holiday season and time for seasonal gatherings, merrymaking events, large meals, and excess food. Did you know that the average American throws away approximately one pound of food per day? The holidays include plenty of food and with a little bit of planning and creative reuse, you can reduce or eliminate wasted food. Plan [...]
During the holidays, many of us purchase or are gifted plants such as poinsettias, amaryllis, paperwhites, garlands and wreaths. While some people with a green thumb are great at keeping poinsettias alive, many people choose to throw them away and buy new plants next year. Consider adding some of these plants and greenery to your backyard [...]
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