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December 19:
Ideas for Waste-Free Giving
December 12:
Wrap Gifts in Reused Paper
December 5:
Analyze Your Appetizers: Choose Sustainable Shrimp
November 14:
Prevent Chimney Drafts
October 31:
Wait Until the Machine is Full
October 24:
Turn off Electronics When They're not in Use
Or, Even Better, Unplug Them!
October 17:
Make Your Heater More Efficient
October 10:
Repair Instead of Replacing
October 3:
Program Your Thermostat
September 26:
Dispose of Prescription Drugs Safely
September 19:
Give Carpooling a Try
September 12:
Set the Water Heater to 120 Degrees
September 5:
Cook More Efficiently
August 29:
Use Cold Water for Laundry
August 22:
Find New Uses for Old Phones
August 8:
"Bee" Kind to Pollinators: Limit or Avoid Pesticide Use
August 1:
Reduce Waste: End Junk Mail!
July 25:
Encourage Pollination: Help Bees!
July 18:
Use Less Oil: Walk or Bike at Least Once this Week Instead of Driving
July 11:
Water Lawns and Outdoor Plants in the Morning or Evening Only
July 4:
Practice Safe Souvenir Buying
June 20:
Reuse Paper Scraps
June 13:
Safely Dispose of Hazardous Wastes
June 6:
Give New Life to Old Stuff
May 30:
Make Your Own Non-Toxic Cleaners
May 23:
Find Ways to Consume Less
May 16:
Reuse your food scraps and yard waste: make compost!
May 9:
Make Sure Your Seafood's Sustainable
May 2:
Use a Low Flow Showerhead
April 25:
Reduce Weight in your Vehicle
April 18:
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
April 11:
Switch to Fluorescent Bulbs
April 4:
Buy in Bulk
March 28:
Unplug Your Appliances When They're Not in Use!
March 21:
Turn Off Your Engine Instead of Idling Your Car
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Ideas for Waste-Free Giving
What to do:
When it comes to gift giving, reduce waste by “thinking outside the gift box”!
*Reuse wrapping paper, ribbons, and gift bags.
*Use recycled paper or cloth as wrapping: Week 34.
*Instead of giving stuff, try giving experiences or gift cards.
*Make a donation to a charity in honor of a friend instead of gifting an item.
*Donate any unwanted gifts to charity.
Why it Helps the Earth:
The holiday season creates a surge of household waste. That's not just more crowding in the landfills; it also means more natural resources being used.
What the Research Says:
Some figures put the increase in waste during the holidays at as high as 25 percent. For a list of holiday waste statistics compiled from a variety of sources, you can visit Recycle Works.
Why it Helps You:
What you get from rethinking gifts is up to you: monetary savings, unique presents, tax write-offs, the joy of helping others, a return to simple traditions…. You choose! One Green a Week on Facebook
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