Greeting cards have all been sent, the holiday rush is through. Not quite? With the beginning of the holiday season comes the beginning of the holiday stress. And, if you’re like me and want to have a green holiday season, that adds to the challenges.
But, our Greening Your Holidays Pinterest board has great ideas to help. With suggestions on how to reduce holiday food and paper waste, as well as green decoration ideas, you’ll be able to relax and roast chestnuts on an open fire in no time. Check out the tips on DIY wreaths, new uses for old holiday cards, gift wrapping gone green, and more.
May your days be merry and bright and may all your holidays be green!DIY
About the Author: Stephanie Businelli is a Biological Basis of Behavior major and Environmental Studies minor at the University of Pennsylvania. She interned on the Communications Services Staff in EPA’s Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery. She loves the most wonderful time of the year and wishes you and yours a very merry (green) holiday season.
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Dec 30, 2014 @ 18:52:49
Happy Green Holidays!
Jan 10, 2015 @ 18:53:27
I keep my holidays very green!
I recycle all of my wrapping paper, ribbons, etc.
Jan 22, 2015 @ 18:54:05
Green holidays are always special as it present many opportunities to reduce waste through reuse and recycling.