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| Create ornaments with materials that would otherwise go to the landfill. This one was made by the SJSU Environmental Resource Center. |
Tip 1: Use reusable grocery and shopping bags and make sure to return the non-reusable plastic ones to the store where you got it.
- Tip 2: Buy cards made from recycled paper (look for "post-consumer" content) and printed in non-toxic inks.
- Tip 3: Buy a living tree you can plant outside or keep as a houseplant after the holidays.
- Tip 4: Create your own holiday gift bags with pieces of festive fabric.
- Tip 5: Make gift tags from last year’s holiday cards or simply write your greetings on the box.
- Tip 6: Let children create their own wrapping paper by decorating reused brown paper grocery bags.
- Tip 7: Consider not buying single-use items for your big holiday meals.
- Tip 8: Compost your leftover food- it’s easy and a great fertilizer!
- Tip 9: When the holidays are over, remember to recycle your Christmas tree.
- Tip 10: Decorate your tree with edible decorations like popcorn strings or cranberry wreaths.
- Tip 11: Switch your Christmas tree sparkles to LED lights.
- Tip 12: Instead of battery-powered toys and games, give kids a gift of sporting equipment.
- Tip 13: For the person who has everything, donate to your favourite charity on their behalf.
- Tip 14: Wrap gifts using old newspapers or paper bags.
- Tip 15: Have clearly marked recycling containers at your holiday party.
- Tip 16: Make sure to turn off or unplug holiday decorations when they are not in use.
- Tip 17: Recycle or properly dispose of all cooking grease. Do not put it down the drain.
- Tip 18: When gift giving think durable. Consider how long the item will last before you make a purchase.
- Tip 19: Be sure holiday decorations are not placed on or obstructing air vents.
- Tip 20: Shop at thrift stores for unique gift items or holiday decorations.
- Tip 21: Use rechargeable batteries for cameras, flashlights, etc.
- Tip 22: Instead of buying physical gifts, consider purchasing a service or event tickets.
- Tip 23: Use a timer for external lighting decorations.
- Tip 24: Consider using soy or beeswax type candles as part of your celebrations and decorations.
- Tip 25: Sprinkle baking soda on your tree for an earth-friendly alternative to artificial snow spray.
- Tip 26: Reuse packing peanuts to mail holiday packages.
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