15+ Tips for an Eco Friendly Holiday Season

The holidays can revolve around a lot of material things. Here are some eco friendly was to make your holiday season a little more eco friendly by choosing greener options.

• Recycle your Christmas tree. 
• Buy energy efficient LED lights.
• Give back. 
• Use recycled materials like recycled paper or cloth when wrapping presents.
• Buy carbon credits from sites like TerraPass if you are traveling this holiday season. 
• If you are deciding on where to travel choose and eco friendly or green destination.
• Support local when having your holiday feast. 
• Sponsor a family in need. 
• Give experience gifts rather than stuff. 
• Draw names and only give one gift. This reduces waste and lessens the stress.
• Utilize timers to save on usage. 
• Use nature as a way to decorate. 
• If you are going to different holiday activities with others, carpool.
• Compost leftovers.
• Send digital cards.
• Use non-disposable plates, glasses, flatware and napkins.
• Buy organic or biodynamic wine and alcohol. 

Photo by Jeremy Gallman on Unsplash

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Eco-Friendly Labels

When I was organizing for a client this weekend I came across these labels they had. They are reusable, made of eco-friendly adhesive and work in hot / cold environments. Have you used these before? You can now buy them here.

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Ways Eco Modern Concierge is Eco Friendly

Eco Modern Concierge was formed on the basis of me, Amy, the owner have strong ideas about being eco-friendly. I wanted to incorporate an eco aspect because I like doing what I can when I can to help the environment. I am in no perfect at all, as I have said many, many times on here and on my social sites. For example, I can't kick the paper habit completely because I still love writing letters and reading magazines / books. Being in Houston the eco movement was much more strong several years about. It still is to a degree and more businesses are becoming LEED certified and trying to reduce their waste. When I am doing personal assistant work and professional organization products I try to use items that I already have. Below are some, but not all, of the ways that Eco Modern Concierge is eco-friendly.

• We combine trips as much as possible to reduce waste.
• We use public transportation when we can.
• We support local businesses.
• We use reusable containers whenever possible. 
• We recycle.
• We use eco-friendly products when we can.
• We use reusable bags when shopping for clients, unless otherwise requested.
• We give back.
• We volunteer.
• We sponsor and support eco efforts in the Houston community.
• We use energy efficient appliances and devices when we can.
• We use what we can when we can.
• We reduce paper waste when we can.

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Eco-Friendly Things to Do in Houston

There are all kinds of eco-friendly things that you can do in Houston on regular basis whether it is visiting a local farm to table restaurant or taking a stroll through one of Houston's beautiful parks. Below are some sites to some eco-friendly happenings throughout Houston.

https://www.visithoustontexas.com/about-houston/green-houston/eco-friendly-activities/

https://www.visithoustontexas.com/about-houston/green-houston/

https://www.codegreenhouston.org

https://www.downtownhouston.org/resource/greenworks/

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Eco Organizing Projects: Use What You Already Have

When I am doing organizing projects for clients, I always say use what you already have. Of course, there are will always be people who want to go for a aesthetic, me included, but it you don't have to go and purchase something then don't. This saves on time, money, waste, etc. Houston is a large city and as a professional organizer I am constantly driving and the less driving I / others can do the better for the environment. Below are some common items most of us have that we can use to get organized.

• Old jars and cans for all kinds of little odds and ends like utensils, office supplies, etc.
• Egg cartons for jewelry, buttons, craft supplies, etc. 
• Shipping boxes for anything that needs a box
• Shoe boxes for anything that needs a box
• Tension rods for cleaning supplies, towels, etc.
• Binder clips to hold random items tougher like cords or money
• Spice jars for all kinds of little odds and ends
• Dish rack to separate lids, documents, etc.
• Napkin holders for bills, papers, etc.

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