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Recycle Holiday Cards, Wrapping, Decor

Starre Vartan, December 20th, 2010

We all love to recycle as much as we can. In my house, I like to make it a game to see how little garbage I can throw out each week. But there are always those things that are tough to figure out what to do with, and the holidays produce plenty of them. Around Christmas and New Year’s, I ... read more

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Tagged book, giftbags, giftboxes, glassornaments, greetingcard, holidayevents, mail, packaging, recycle, reuse, wrappingpaper

Published in Household


7 Green Restaurants to Hit This Season

Gloria Dawson, December 13th, 2010

There's nothing like home for the holidays, but it can be lovely to step out on the town during this busy season, too. If you pay close attention to what you purchase at the grocery, and you'll be happy to know we've chosen restaurants that are just as selective about their produce. These sophisticated, sustainable spots are perfect for a family ... read more

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Tagged composting, energy, holidayevents, kitchen, organic, recycling

Published in General


Holiday Crafts on a Budget

Jennifer Berry, December 13th, 2010

Andy Williams sings it best: It's the most wonderful time of the year. Along with marshmallows for toasting, there are parties for hosting. Families and friends are getting together for some serious celebrating, fires are roaring, snow is falling, and we can't help but want to pull out all the stops for a beautiful season. Even though you're probably chomping at the ... read more

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Tagged Crafts, holidayevents, number1plasticPETE, number2plasticHDPE, plasticbottles, reuse

Published in Plastic


10 Items to Dress Up Your Dinner Party

Mary Mazzoni, December 6th, 2010

The holiday season is in full swing, and even with Thanksgiving behind us, there is far more entertaining to do in the near future. If you want to make your holiday parties a little greener this year, there's a slew of party supplies at your disposal. While you’re doing your seasonal shopping, check out these 10 eco-friendly finds that will ... read more

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Tagged glass, holidayevents, kitchen, organic, recycled

Published in Household


Switch to LED, Recycle Your Old String Lights

Sophie Quinton, December 3rd, 2010

Holiday lights look so pretty strung along rooftops and twined around trees, but they can be an electricity drain. Luckily, by choosing LED lights, making smart decorating choices and recycling old strands, your home can still sparkle with holiday cheer at a minimal environmental cost. Super-efficient, light emitting diode (LED) lights come in a wide variety of colors and sizes, ... read more

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Tagged energy, glass, holidayevents, trees

Published in Household


‘Green’ Beer for the Holidays

Megan Dobransky, November 29th, 2010

Let’s face it; sometimes the stress of the holidays just makes you want a drink, and even better...an eco-friendly drink. Businesses like New Planet Brewing Company make having a beer environmentally friendly. With every sip, you can enrich their mission of helping everyone celebrate life with a good beer and doing good things for the planet. New Planet Brewing Company ... read more

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Tagged brownglass, glass, holidayevents, recycle, reduce, reuse

Published in Glass


Cooking For Compost: Thanksgiving

Amanda Wills, November 15th, 2010

We started our Cooking For Compost series this year with the intention of only creating a couple of back-pocket recipes for three waste-free meals. But after rave reviews from readers, we decided it would be silly to ignore the biggest meal of the year. For the Thanksgiving Edition, we called on the award-winning chefs of Candle Cafe and ... read more

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Tagged cookingforcompost, holidayevents, organic, organicwaste, Recipes, reduce

Published in Garden


Clean Up Your Cooking

Raquel Fagan, December 14th, 2009

Stuffing? Mashed potatoes? Tofurky? Regardless of what you put in your oven or your mouth, cooking is usually a holiday staple. But along with cooking, waste isn't usually far behind. From leftover food to left-open refrigerators, waste is all around us as we prepare the treats that make your holiday dinner party a hit. Though cooking by candlelight may be ... read more

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Tagged basics, composting, cookingoil, energy, fuel, gas, holidayevents, ideas, kitchen, noteworthy, organic, oven, packaging, pesticides, recycle, refrigerator, stove, toaster

Published in Household


5 Fun Holiday Craft Ideas

Amanda Wills, December 7th, 2009

We're suspecting that if you're reading this article, you've got a pretty good eye for creativity - or at least a desire to explore the space. Nothing says "green holiday" like opting for homemade decorations and gifts, and the added personal touch makes your crafts all the more unique and memorable. Keeping in mind both time and money, we scoured the ... read more

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Tagged aluminumcan, basics, christmastrees, clothingandtextile, Crafts, glassornaments, holidayevents, ideas, mixedpaper, noteworthy, number5plasticPolypropylene, paperboard, plasticbottles

Published in Construction


Green Holiday Basics

Trey Granger, November 25th, 2009

It's time to sort through the family casserole recipes, get out the decorations from your attic and start stockpiling your gift wrap. With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, we often overlook our everyday green habits. But even the deepest snow can't cover your environmental footprint. While  you're waiting in line doing your holiday shopping or preparing a ... read more

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Tagged basics, cellphone, christmastrees, giftbags, greetingcard, holidayevents, ideas, mp3player, mulch, noteworthy, organicwaste, pvc, television, wrappingpaper

Published in Household


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