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10 ways to go green for holidays!

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10 ways to go green for holidays!
The holiday season is here, and this is the time of year when we are appreciating all
the blessings in our life. Still, even though we think Mother Earth is one of these
blessings, we have been taking it for granted for so many years. With 2019
approaching, we are more than ever concerned about what the future might look
like if we do not change our habits and stop neglecting Mother Nature that has
shown us during the last few years the way she fights back.
Yet, the holiday shopping frenzy has already kicked off and before we finally decide
on gifts we are going to buy, let’s see how we can put a green spin on the holidays.
According to the UN study, each year 7-10 billion tons of urban waste is produced
all over the world and this shocking environmental fact should make us more
cautious about our crave for shopping, especially given the fact that 99% of the
stuff we buy is trashed within 6 months (www.theworldcounts.com).

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So, what can we do this year to make the holiday season greener? Here are some
ideas that will help you to make your holidays eco-friendly and sustainable:
1. Eco-friendly gifts: Try to choose gifts that are made from recycled materials or
materials that are easily recyclable.
2. E-cards: You may save trees by sending e-cards or make homemade ones. The
process of creating holidays cards should trigger your creativity and you will
certainly enjoy it! After all, the charm of a handmade card is always appreciated
and enjoyed!
3. Mindful packaging: You may re-use wrapping paper, ribbons and bows instead of
buying new ones.
4. Christmas tree choice: If you already have an artificial tree, then you can use
that one for many years. Otherwise, you can buy a living tree that can be
composted after the holiday season or buy an artificial one that is recyclable
and use it again for years to come.
5. Thoughtful gifts: A gift does need to be made of any material. Instead, it can be
a treat: a coupon for a spa, a ticket for a music festival or concert, or a coupon
for a yoga class.
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6. Buy locally: Instead of ordering gifts that require to be transported, you can help
the reduction of carbon emissions by shopping at local stores. By choosing
companies that have adopted green and sustainable supply chain initiatives, you
not only protect the environment by reducing waste and emissions you also
reduce costs, but also support local businesses and community.
7. Energy saving Christmas lights: Replace traditional lighting with LED lights for
both indoor and outdoor lighting. There are many advantages of using LED
lights and the most crucial ones are their long lifespan, low emissions and
energy efficiency. Also, be mindful, and turn off standby power to reduce
phantom energy consumption.
8. Manage food waste: There is usually a huge amount of food that is wasted
during the holiday season and you should try to plan the right amount of it and
if there is still some left, you can donate it to a food bank or kitchen that can
use it.
9. Donation to a cause: Donate to a charity or service organization in the name of a
family member or a friend who supports it. Various types of organizations such
as social entrepreneur and start-ups work to identify solutions to various social
issues and by supporting them we can help in building a better world.
10.Battery-free gifts: Try to buy battery-free gifts or, if it is necessary, buy
rechargeable batteries along with a gift.
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By using these ten recommendations, the holiday season can be greener, more
enjoyable and economical. And above all, Mother Earth deserves a gift as well and
the best we can give back to her is to stop being unaware of its immense value and
protect it as much as we can, and we should.
As 2018 is ticking away, we are being urged to use all our resources and knowledge
to protect it from destruction. Still, 2019, as each New Year, is bringing hope as well
as new opportunities for us to reverse all our wrongdoings and assume more
responsible and compassionate stance towards the safety and security of Mother
Nature.
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