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Here are some ways to celebrate holidays while being environmentally conscious. Click on the holiday below to find tips and resources for celebrating the green way.
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Wrapping and unwrapping gifts has become a part of the holiday tradition but it also produces large amounts of waste! Consider using more sustainable wrapping methods in order to cut the amount of unnecessary waste you are generating. Here are some ideas:
If every family reused just 2 feet of holiday ribbon, the 38,000 miles of ribbon saved would tie a bow around the entire planet.
Holiday cards are a great way to send a warm greeting from afar, but imagine how many people are on your holiday card list. Now, imagine how many people are on their lists. This adds up to a lot of paper waste after the holidays.
The 2.65 billion Christmas cards sold each year in the U.S. could fill a football field 10 stories high. If we all one card less, we'd save 50,000 cubic yards of paper.
Though they are incredibly festive, Christmas lights consume large amounts of energy. As an alternative to the traditional Christmas lights, use LED lights instead. By using LED lights, you can save significant amounts of the energy and reduce your electric bill drastically. These lights last longer and use 90% less energy than traditional lights. Here's where you can find them:
Holiday shopping can be hectic. But don't stress this year. Take some time to think about gift ideas then do some research online. Plan out your shopping trips accordingly and keep in mind to shop environmentally friendly:
It's about that time to rush off to the stores to find the perfect gift for all those on your list. But this year, when thinking about what would be great for that special someone, also think about what would be great for the environment. Here's what you can do:
Decorating the house is all about creating a festive mood in order to get in the holiday spirit. Here's how to create that setting the green way:
Getting together with family and friends to enjoy a meal is arguably the best part of the holidays. Before gathering together and cooking your favorite holiday meals, please keep the following tips in mind:
Over 28 million pounds of food are wasted each year. That equates to approximately 100 pounds per person! You can really make a difference by re-evaluating your food consumption habits and making wise decisions about what you buy.
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