There are a number of smart decisions Oregon coast home owners can make to live greener during the holidays, choices that will not only make people lessen their impact on the environment but also add a little zip to your holiday spirit. The holidays breed good will toward men and the spirit of giving, and there is no need to ignore the environment in the process.
Wrapping paper. Wrapping paper no doubt creates the most garbage during the holiday season and choosing recycled or reusable materials is easier on the landfills. Fabric makes a great wrapping and can be used again for further wrapping or to make something out of.
Christmas trees. Christmas tree farms grow trees strictly for Christmas time, lessening the effects that could come from chopping a tree down in a forest, its natural environment. Choosing a farmed tree is kinder than cutting one down.
Recycle your tree. Most neighborhoods have areas designated as Christmas tree drop-off sites. Dropping your tree off will enable it to be turned into mulch or returned to the environment in a different way.
These are just a few ways to lessen the burden we make on the environment during the holiday season. We live in a consumer society, something we are all guilty of, and the holidays represent a time of greatest impact. It might just lift our spirits to do our part toward easing the impact during this busy time of year.
Jan Delimont, an Oregon coast Realtor, would love to help you find your perfect Oregon coast home for sale. For Happy Holiday wishes and answers to your Coos Bay OR real estate questions, please contact Jan Delimont at 541-290-1850 or by email today.
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