Tips for a more sustainable holiday:
Reuse or recycle gift packing materials.
Bubble wrap can be reused or recycled. Cardboard boxes can be reused or
opened flat and recycled.
opened flat and recycled.
Find alternatives to wrapping paper.
Gifts can be wrapped without using traditional wrapping paper - try using old
posters, maps, calendars, or scrap fabric. Avoid buying glossy foil or metallic
wrapping paper. This kind of “paper” is difficult to recycle and has no value for
use as mulch due to the heavy metals used in the foil paper. Use tape sparingly,
or not at all. By not using tape, more of the wrapping paper can be reclaimed
and recycled.
Gifts can be wrapped without using traditional wrapping paper - try using old
posters, maps, calendars, or scrap fabric. Avoid buying glossy foil or metallic
wrapping paper. This kind of “paper” is difficult to recycle and has no value for
use as mulch due to the heavy metals used in the foil paper. Use tape sparingly,
or not at all. By not using tape, more of the wrapping paper can be reclaimed
and recycled.
Lower the impact of holiday lighting.
Use LED lights for decorating. LED holiday lights use up to 95% less energy than
larger, traditional holiday bulbs and can last up to 100,000 hours when used indoors.
Use LED lights for decorating. LED holiday lights use up to 95% less energy than
larger, traditional holiday bulbs and can last up to 100,000 hours when used indoors.
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