Holiday ideas that are not only good for the planet, but start nice holiday conversations as well:
- Children: Teach generosity vs. consumerism
- Shopping: Plan trips so you can combine errands to save gas and reduce impulse buys. Also, bring your own bags and decline wrapping paper offers. Check out consignment stores and used book shops for gifts and gifts made from renewable materials.
- Gift giving: Try making a gift or giving of yourself with a gift certificate; perhaps even a charitable contribution for a cause that is meaningful to the recipient would be ideal.
- Wrapping: Reuse gift wrap and gift bags or wrap in old art projects, wallpaper, fabric, calendars, newspapers, magazines, etc. Try old cards and cut them up for name tags. If you do buy wrapping paper buy it with a high percentage of recycled content.
- Entertaining: Buy locally and sustainably grown foods. Try not to over buy so as to have to throw out food at the end of a celebration and avoid disposables. Consider composting.
- Holiday cards: Send electronic holiday cards or cards made from recycled paper.
- Decorations: Use what you have and make new ones with materials you have around your home.
- Lights: use LED holiday lights, smaller displays and turn lights off overnight to lower energy use.
Happy Holidays From Wellesley Green Schools!
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