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Green Décor Galore

Libuse Binder, December 1st, 2008

The holidays are upon us, and a great way to get into the spirit is to decorate your home and office with the look of the season. There are many fun ways to festoon your home without depleting too many resources. Be eco-festive in style with these décor tips: Reuse or Lose... Money and time, that is. Before heading off to your ... read more

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Published in Household


Gift Guide 2008

Earth911, November 24th, 2008

Holiday gifting is a breeze when you know who and what you're looking for. Grab your list and check out our favorite picks for the 2008 shopping season. 1. The Person Who Has Everything And we mean everything. You're in luck. We know what they don't have - a chicken made from plastic bags. The recycled, fair trade figurine is handmade by crafts ... read more

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8 Ways to Green Your Holidays

Earth911, November 17th, 2008

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. 'Tis the season to give, celebrate and renew. It only takes a small commitment to protect the environment. Here are eight simple ways you can make a difference this holiday season: 1. Rethink the Gift Wrap It's time to think outside ... read more

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Published in Paper


Facts About Recycling Wrapping Paper

Jennifer Berry, November 12th, 2008

We often say Happy Birthday, Merry Christmas, Happy Anniversary or hundreds of other celebratory greetings by giving gifts. But it ruins the surprise if you know what you're getting right away. Enter wrapping paper. As much fun as wrapping paper can be, it is also a wasteful part of gift-giving. As much as half of the 85 million tons of paper ... read more

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Tips on Recycling and Reusing Wrapping Paper

Jennifer Berry, November 12th, 2008

After opening your first few holiday, birthday or baby shower gifts, the wrapping starts to look the same. With all of the work you put into making your gifts special and unique, why not do the same for your wrapping? Try using environmentally conscious wrapping paper for your gifts. From paper to fabric, the sky's the limit. Here are some eco-friendly ... read more

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The Gift of Giving Green

Raquel Fagan, November 11th, 2008

During the holiday season, gifts are given in bounty. These gifts may be the ultimate find or just a fun festive gesture. Either way you approach it, the purchasing of new items is always an opportunity to think about the planet and how even these small actions can play a large part. Usher in...the green gift. You have probably heard about ... read more

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20 Tips for a Sustainable Holiday

Nyree Ambarchian, November 11th, 2008

It’s easy to forget the environment during the holidays, but a more sustainable festive season may not be as difficult as you think. We produce approximately 25 percent more trash during the holiday season (from Thanksgiving to New Year's) which equates to around 25 million extra tons of waste. Follow these handy tips for a greener, more sustainable holiday: When buying presents, keep ... read more

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Green Wrapping

Raquel Fagan, October 20th, 2008

Fact Over the holiday season, Americans generate 5 million more pounds of waste per year. Wrapping paper and shopping bags account for 4 million pounds of that extra waste, and that doesn't even count all the birthday, anniversary and wedding gifts that we wrap throughout the year. Get Started Keep your gift wrapping rip-free, and you can reuse it for many occasions ... read more

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