Pat yourself on the back for shopping for your holiday with a keen eye to the environment. You've brought your own bags to the store, searched for recycled items, and upgraded to energy efficient lights. You've used alternative gift wrapping choices and turned down the heat for your parties, depending on the body heat of the guests to make up the difference.
Carry on the economically green commitment to the end of the year, and hopefully through 2010
Gift giving and holiday parties seem to breed debris. Before putting items on the curb pickup, consider the following:
• Can old, unwanted tree decorations be donated?
• Is the wrapping paper in good enough condition to save for next year?
• Can this item be repaired?
• Can this item be donated?
• Can the tree be recycled? Call the city for information.
• Can you put out reusable items for your guests instead of disposable paper and plastic?
• Will you use cloth instead of paper to clean up the mess?
• Can the leftovers be composted?
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