Eco-friendly Holiday Ideas That Make Sense!

Let’s consider behaviors to be green for the holiday this season. Everyone is  to get on the band wagon of going green. Not only is it good for the economy but it is also great for the pocket book. In the year of economic downturn and this eco friendly mind set let’s take a look at various ways to be eco-friendly and be economical.

Buy a live tree or even a artificial Christmas tree. Live trees can be plant and enjoyed for years. If you don’t have a yard for planting one then get an artificial one you can use over and over again.

If you put up Christmas lights purchase led lights if you can afford it . If not, then be sure to have your lights on a timer and only run them from sunset until you go to bed. No use lighting up the darkness when no one is out to get pleasure from them.

Wrap your presents it recycled paper and decorate them with old ribbon and sparkles. You can also do what we have done fora long time, and wrap your gifts in fabric bags that can used year after year. The disadvantage of these bags is that they are easy to open so someone could peek if they really wanted to.

Purchase greeting card printed on recycled paper.  You could even go without the snail mail this year and send e-card as an alternative.

Avoid shopping at malls this year. Driving all over town trying to find the perfect gift wastes valuable time and money. You can shopping online and even buy from local companies in the process. Think about gift that you are sure they will use, need and enjoy. Everyone enjoys great food and everyone needs to eat so think about giving a gourmet Holiday food gift. Perhaps take this one step further and pick a gourmet food gift that comes in an eco-friendly shopping bag. These wonderful bags come in reusable nylon or 100% recycled reusable. The nylon bag becomes a petite rolls for easy convenient carrying in your pocket.  The 100% recycled bag doesn’t use only recycled materials to make. They are both green choices. I found that Basketsbyrita offers Eco Friendly Gourmet Holiday Gift Bag and an Eco-Friendly Colorado Holiday Gift.  Your holiday shopping just got easier since you shopped online, got something useful, did something that was good for the environment and your recipient will love it. Finished! Happy Holidays.

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