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Friday, December 11, 2009

Have Yourself A Very [Sustainable] Christmas


Eartheasy.com - an online forum and community for sustainability and environment conservation, has posted several ways to have a “Green Christmas” without strapping your wallet or taking away the joy of the season! 
They provide some great ideas to keep in mind if you are looking for a way to" branch out" and discover new ways you can conserve resources and energy this holiday!


The tips listed on the site include but are not limited to:
Buying Less - Not all gifts have to be purchased in a store. Meaningful gifts do not need to be brand new and purchased at the department store! Click Here For More Tips on Sustainable Gift-Giving
Holiday Lighting - low-energy LED lights can provide a great aesthetic without adding on the energy costs!
Choose a live tree: one might think that buying a fake tree provides the biggest green impact, however buying a locally-grown Evergreen tree cuts the cost of emissions as there is less transportation cost associated with it, and it is not produced in a plastic-producing factory.
Make Home-made cards add a personal thoughtful touch that is sure to be appreciated


For a Full List of Eartheasy's Christmas Sustainability Tips, Click here!



-Jill Potter

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