Source: TreeHugger.com
From Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day, household waste increases by more than 25 percent, and this extra trash — mostly food, shopping bags, product packaging and wrapping paper — adds up to an additional 1 million tons of waste a week that’s sent to U.S. landfills, according to the EPA. Luckily, there are many steps you can take that will help you reduce your holiday trash — and even save some cash.
Where to Shop | Packaging makes up 30% of America’s trash. There are ways to cut back on unnecessary packaging this holiday season. You can shop at local stores where you can buy unpackaged goods, purchase used items from thrift shops or online markets that offer local pickup.
What to Give | Remember that presents don’t have to be material goods. Gifts like classes, museum memberships, charity donations and movie or concert tickets are great ways to show someone you care without adding to the landfill.
Gift Wrap Alternatives | There are a variety of wrapping options out there that are both festive and sustainable. Newspapers, paper bags, magazines or old maps can work great and save you money! Or, you can look for recycled wrapping paper.
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