Holiday, Green, Decorating, Eco-friendly
Great Ways to 'Green' your Holiday Season
With trees dressed in fall finery and homes adorned in holiday hues of silver, gold and red, fall and winter are colorful times. This year, why not “green” your holiday by adopting some eco-friendly traditions? From decorating Christmas trees to wrapping gifts in recycled paper, it's easy to find ways to celebrate the season and be kind to Mother Nature at the same time.
Decorating with heart
Some traditional holiday decorations can be less than friendly for the environment, but a cut tree is not necessarily one of them. Consider that the production of artificial trees consumes large quantities of resources and creates wasted by-product.
Also, keep in mind most tree lots sell trees raised on farms,
so natural forests are not impacted by the tree you buy off the lot. When it comes time to dispose of your tree, consider mulching it yourself, rather than just setting it out on the curb.
What would the holidays be without bright lights? But those little bulbs can consume lots of energy. Switching to LED lights will reduce the amount of power it takes to keep your home twinkling brightly this holiday season. And a bonus of LED lights: they last longer, so you won't have to buy new strands every season.
Guilt-free giving
Gift-giving and the goodwill it brings are at the heart of the holidays, but that good feeling often also 
comes with ripped wrapping paper, pounds of packaging materials and a lot of energy consumed in shopping.
It is possible, however, to give gifts with minimal impact on the environment - and your conscience. Handmade gifts are not only more eco-friendly, they show the recipient that you cared enough to invest time and effort in creating something unique. Look for gifts that are energy-efficient (like solar-powered items or gadgets that use rechargeable batteries), come with minimal packaging, are made of sustainably harvested natural materials, or that are locally produced.
Intangible gifts can also be “green.” Give your gardening fan a “gift certificate” redeemable for your help when spring planting season arrives.
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