Reduce and Reuse this Holiday Season
From Thanksgiving to New Year's and the myriad holidays in between, there are a number of things you can do to reduce and reuse (and then recycle...right).
40% of food produced in the US gets wasted. Make sure your food gets eaten by:
Gifting doesn't have to create a bunch of waste, try:
- Gifting experiences rather than "stuff" - think movie tickets, restaurant gift certificate, a paint night with friends, or...
- Making the gift wrap a part of the gift, like using a dish towel, hand towel, cloth napkin, etc.
- Reusing bows and gift bags - no need to buy new
- Recycling right - most gift wrap can be recycled. Wrapping paper and tissue paper that aren't metallic and don't contain glitter can be recycled. Bows and ribbon, if not reused, belong in the trash. For a more complete list, watch the video below.
Holiday trees can easily be recycled - create a plan now to avoid confusion (and problems) later:
- Reach out to local nonprofits that may be recycling trees as a fundraiser (e.g. scout troops)*
* If collecting trees onsite, make sure residents know how to prep trees for recycling and where to place them for pickup.
With these tips, your community can ring in 2020 with a "green" mindset - reduce, reuse, and then recycle (right).
If you would like assistance or resources to start the year off right, don't hesitate to contact us today.