The holidays are coming up fast, and as people scramble through department stores and other shopping venues, it's important to remember to step outside yourself and realize and think what you can do to eliminate waste. Here's some Christmas enviornment-friendly tips to get you started:
1. Use timers on your holiday lights! No matter what state you live in, electricity bills can be an expensive monthly venture - especially during the holiday season. If you budgeted for holiday spending - don't be thrown off by the sudden increase in your electricity bill. You can search for light timers on Google or Amazon.com. They are relatively expensive compared to the price you may end up forking over in January.
2. Recycle those present boxes and wrapping paper! If you have children, the wrapping paper will more than likely be torn to shreds. However, you can still horde all that torn paper and turn it in to your local recycling center. With present boxes, you can either salvage them and save them for birthdays, special occasions, or for the next holiday season.
These may sound patronizing, but in reality, when we get caught up in the moment, we forget that these few simple steps and others that I'll post separately can help immensely year round with reducing waste and helping our environment. Additionally, it'll also save you some money in the long run, or may even put some extra coin in your pocket (recycling).
Until next time, keep reading and remember, your comments or ideas are always welcomed!
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