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Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Start some planet friendly holiday traditions
Posted by Linda Taylor on Wed, Nov 25, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Here are some wonderful ways to green your festivities by starting a few planet friendly holiday traditions this year.
Here are five ideas to get you started:
1. Wrap it up. Think outside the wrapping paper aisle! Reuse old paper or make your own keepsake pieces with stamps and other art supplies. Borrow from Japanese culture and create a furoshiki, or traditional Japanese wrapping cloth – a beautiful scarf or embroidered towel can make a stunning and reusable gift wrap.
3. Hold a zero-waste holiday party. It’s easy – put the word out via an online invitation site: use washable table linens, cutlery and plates; decorate with found nature items; dim the lights and get the party started.
4. Travel green. No, you don’t have to go over the river and through the woods to Grandma’s house in a horse-drawn sleigh. But do pack lightly; less weight equals less fuel, whether it’s a plane or a car. If flying, coordinate flight times with other relatives to save trips to the airport. And remember the train where possible.
5. Buy greener gifts. Shop for gifts that make you feel good about giving and please your loved ones. Look for organic fiber, little or no packaging, safe dyes and fair trade items.
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