Wrapping paper and shopping bags alone account for about 4 million tons of trash annually in the U.S. Wrapping paper is not recyclable because of the specialized designs. Here is a quick guide to holiday wrapping and packaging and which
Gift Giving Ideas that are Eco-Friendly
One of the ways to be more Eco-conscious is purchasing Eco-friendly holiday gifts. Here are a few ideas and some things to consider when purchasing Christmas presents: Look for gifts that are ‘experience gifts’ or gift certificates rather than products.
Green Holiday Parties
With this season’s holiday parties, plan and hold ‘green’ events. You may not be able to do everything but even a few activities set the example. Here are a few ideas to help your holiday parties, whether at home or
Artificial vs. Real Tree: What is more green?
The American Christmas Tree Association just published the Christmas Tree comparison available on their website at the following link. The study found that consumers need to consider an array of factors such as length of ownership, disposal method and tree
Office Gift Exchange Idea
If your office has a gift exchange, consider some gift alternatives that would either promote the reduction of consumption or support local families. Here are some ideas; Consider ‘adopting’ a family. Instead of gifts for employees, consider purchasing gifts for