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Thanksgiving, not Trashgiving

Thanksgiving, not Trashgiving

If you’ve read our blog before, you know that it’s possible to make any holiday green, and in most cases, it only requires a bit of extra effort. All of that remains true for Thanksgiving, a holiday that’s surprisingly wasteful. Each Thanksgiving, over 100 pounds of food per person goes to waste. To make Thanksgiving … Continue reading

Have a very DIY holiday

The holiday season is a love/hate relationship for many people. We love visiting family and friends, and sometimes we receive gifts, but our wallets and purses often hate us for buying gifts for others. Many shoppers are out en masse searching for that perfect gift; one that is thoughtful and special to the person it’s … Continue reading

Give thanks, don’t trash

Give thanks, don’t trash

Like all big holidays, it’s easy to get carried away with decorations and food, resulting in a lot of wasted money, headaches and – of course – trash. But there are a few things you can do this Thanksgiving to spend less and reduce waste while still looking great and having a wonderful time spent … Continue reading

Infographic: Halloween recycling habits

Infographic: Halloween recycling habits

Halloween is approaching. According to the National Retail Federation, seven in 10 Americans will be in a haunting mood this Halloween, with over 170 million people celebrating the holiday in some form. Think of all of those costumes, candies and decorations used – and all of the waste associated with the packaging and old costumes. … Continue reading

Reuse textiles for Thanksgiving decor

Looking for creative ways to decorate the Thanksgiving table and recycle some textiles at the same time.  Here’s some eco-friendly, creative and fun ways to decorate your holiday table. Update old table linens.  Use stencils and fabric paint in hues of brown, orange and yellow to easily add autumn leaves, cornucopias or other harvest images to … Continue reading

Green Halloween tips

In less than a week, ghouls and goblins will be haunting us again. When it comes to Halloween, the real scary part is not the fake blood or the Freddy mask. It’s the environmental damage that costumes once trashed can inflict on the environment. “Last year, Americans spent $2 billion on Halloween costumes and swapping … Continue reading