Here are some quick suggestions for having a green Holiday season!
1) Replace your holiday lights with LED holiday lights. They are more energy efficient by using 75-90% less energy (making them less costly!), safer (as they will not burn the tree), and can last up to ten times longer.
2) Wrap your presents in cloth or a pillowcase and tie with a ribbon! You could also wrap your gifts in newspaper, old maps, magazine covers or paper bags so the discarded paper can be reycled, unlike the traditional wrapping paper.
3) Try to avoid fake Christmas trees as they are not enviornmentally friendly. The best option is to get a live, uncut tree which can be replanted after the Holidays.
4) Don't throw away old electronics after you get new ones! Donate them or make sure they are recycled.
For more explanation of these ideas, please visit the article from where we first saw these great ways to have a "green" Holiday!
http://rismedia.com/wp/2008-12-07/enjoy-the-holidays-while-treading-lightly-on-the-planet/
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