Its Holiday Time

Green Holiday For Our Earth

Its holiday time, time for have fun with familly and friend, but always responsible to our earth and still do our part to be eco-friendly by committing to the following practices.

·     Avoid Disposable Products

Holiday-print dinner sets can be found for less than $15 or $20 at your local retail store. Don't fall for the logic that washing dishes is as bad as using disposable. If you wash dishes in a fully loaded dishwasher (especially one that is Energy Star rated), you use much less energy than is expended making paper and plastic dinnerware combined with the space used up in landfills by those disposable products.

·     Make Your Own Decorations from Materials in the Wild

Dress up your home with holiday décor you create yourself with the most beautiful materials nature has to offer. Use large pinecones and evergreen sprigs in a glass bowl for a centerpiece. You can also create a wreath by weaving bare twigs or pine branches together and decorate with mini pinecones, dried berries or mistletoe sprigs. For a little more glamour you can spray pinecones with a metallic paint and add bells, bows or other tiny embellishments. 

·     Shop Green

When shopping for holiday gifts this season, eco-friendly products should be at the top of your  list.

Ø  Organic - When shopping for clothes, look for organic apparel made from all natural materials without the use of pesticides or chemicals.

Ø  Recycled - There are a lot of items made from recycled materials that would make great gifts, such as recycled furniture or glassware.

Ø  Sustainable - Bamboo is a plant that has the ability to grow extremely fast, making it an eco-friendly choice. Try shopping for bamboo products such as furniture, clothing, and bedding.

Ø  Reusable - Giving loved ones reusable items is a great way to pass on the green spirit. Try giving reusable shopping bags as an eco-friendly gift this season.

Ø  Energy Efficient - Electronics make great holiday gifts, so when you shop, make sure that you look for energy-efficient products that meet environmental quality standards for energy saving. 

·     Don't Forget To Recycle At the End of the Day

After the eggnog is gone and the presents are all unwrapped, don't neglect all the recycling opportunities that the holidays provide. Most communities provide special collections for gift wrap and Christmas trees. Naturally all vegetables and fresh fruits can be composted. Empty cans, boxes and cartons can be recycles. Lastly donate, sell or return all those gifts you don't want.

As you can see, acting environmentally responsible doesn't have to ruin the holidays. These are just a few tips to help you have a greener holiday but there are many other ways you can help the environment while enjoying  your holidays. One the contrary, you may find that having a "Green" Christmas is just as much fun as having a white one. Think Green Live Green For Green Eart And Enjoy your Green holiday season!!