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
MISTY, age 30, Montana says:
Send e-giftcertificates online - no plastic gift cards and no greeting card either. do your part to be green!
Trent, age 11, Sheboygan, Wisconsin says:
Go vegan!!
Lisa, age 32, Barrie ON says:
Stop buying and drinking out of plastic bottles. use a reuseable stainless steel bottle!
Are you our next Greenius?
