Green Santa's Wishlist
I know the holidays are the most wonderful time of year. But they're also the most wasteful. Here are a few ways to keep it green:
- 1. Re-think the wrap.
- Gift wrap is often made with virgin paper and toxic inks. Bad for our trees, air & water. Get creative with reusable sacks, ribbons, old swatches of fabric...and if you must wrap, buy only those with recycled fibers & earth-friendly inks.
- 2. Shop local.
- It not only keeps your town healthy, it saves energy. (Walk there and don't forget your own totes!)
- 3. Don't touch that dial!
- Before you crank up the thermostat, grab a sweater and slippers. It'll save money and energy!
Greenius of the Week
Andrew, age 8, Summit says:
If you want to color or draw, use recycled paper.
Pari M., age 11, summit says:
Turn off the water when you brush your teeth.
Katharine, age 9, summit says:
Use reusable water bottles because the fumes that float out of the factorys that make them are causing global warming,too,and if people use less,they work for a shorter time,and less fumes float through the atmosphere.
Are you our next Greenius?
