Ways to Be Green this Holiday Season

Purchase gifts locally

Many communities have winter gift fairs with items from local vendors or artisans. If you have to order from online make sure to recycle the packaging.

Give the gift of thrift! 

Shop at local thrift stores or from an online retailer like thredUP.

Give the gift of an experience 

Rather than gifting a toy or other disposable item find something you can experience to give as a gift. A trip to the movies, a summer camp experience, musical tickets, a spa gift certificate or an escape room are all fun ideas.

 Purchase your food items from a local farmers market or bulk bin retailer

Be flexible with holiday recipes and shop based on what is available locally. Spend some time to make food from scratch at home like breads or broths.

Use reusable containers

For many families the holiday season revolves around food. Transport goodies in reusable containers and take empties with you to family gatherings for leftovers.

Wrap gifts in recycled materials

You can use newspaper, comic strips, or paper grocery bags. If you already have gift wrap to use this year make sure to recycle it.

Give gifts that helps the receiver stay green

 Reusable coffee cups, reusable water bottles, solid shampoo bars, and shopping totes all make great gifts. My favorite reusable container is my Stojo that I found at a thrift shop in Costa Mesa.

Happy Holidays to All!

Sincerely, Samantha