So I had every intention of writing more blog posts this month, but honestly work has been crazy and I just haven't felt like writing on here when I get home. I know this little post may be coming a little late, but here are some eco holiday tips you can follow.
- If you shop online try to get a majority of your items from the same place so you can reduce the amount of packaging you use
- Make your own gifts i.e. scarves, mittens, jellies, pastries, etc.
- Plan your shopping trips so you don’t have to drive as much and ride your bike whenever possible
- Bring your own bags
- Try wrapping gifts with the comics section, reuse old paper maps, and spare scrap pieces of cloth
- Send holiday cards by using cards made of recycled paper or send e-cards
- Buy vintage gift items or gifts cards to reduce on the amount of packaging
- Buy LED lights for the outside of your house and tree
- If you are using candles during the holiday season buy soy or beeswax candles
- Make or reuse your old decorations or if you must buy new ones buy from resale shops
- For parties buy or cater locally
- Don’t use disposable plates, silverware, etc
- Stay home instead of traveling
- Carpool whenever you can, especially if you will be making a lot of trips to the store
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