1. Use wrapping paper alternatives. Wrapping paper gets ripped off of gifts and then thrown out, adding to the ever-growing pile of waste polluting our planet. So, you can use alternative methods to wrap your gifts. You can use old newspapers or recycled paper to wrap them. Or, you can completely abandon paper and put your gifts in reusable bags; this way your recipients will get an awesome gift and an eco-friendly way to wrap their gifts next year. 2. Donate to a charity. Have an environmentally-conscious relative or friend (or not)? Donate to an environmental charity for them. Organizations and charities all over the world need money to make a difference. Some organizations you can donate to are the Go Green Initiative and the Sierra Club, among many others. You can never go wrong by supporting the greater good. 3. Send digital gift cards. One of the best ways to cut down on waste and fuel consumption is to send digital gift cards. They can be sent online, and the recipient can use them at online stores. This is also a great idea if you cannot meet with the recipient during the holiday season. 4. Buy cards made from recycled paper. Using recycled paper is the greenest option when it comes to paper communications. It reduces the amount of waste in landfills and lowers the number of trees cut down. At the same time, it uses less water, energy, and produces lower carbon emissions compared to non-recycled paper. 5. Make your own gifts instead of buying them. Giving DIY gifts is a fun way to reduce your consumption impact when giving gifts this holiday season. You can reuse and decorate old jars and picture frames with photos of loved ones to make your presents special. Reusing materials from around the house will cut down on holiday waste as well. 6. Make only one or two shopping trips. Shopping for the entire household at once will not only make the holiday season easier, but it will also reduce your fuel consumption. 7. Or shop online. Shopping online will also reduce your carbon footprint, not to mention be more convenient. 8. Don’t use disposable dishes or utensils. Most people use disposable dishes and utensils because they find cleanup easier. Unfortunately, this leads to a lot of waste. Instead, use actual dishes; though cleaning will be much harder, it is much more eco- friendly. 9. Buy local, organic foods. Buying food that is organic and locally sourced not only tastes better, but it will help your community. Local family farms produce sustainable, and usually organic, meat and produce. Keeping your food organic will keep more pesticides from polluting the environment. 10. Buy energy-saving LED lights. Swap your regular lights for LED bulbs because LED lights are far more efficient than traditional bulbs. Not only do they use up to 90 percent less energy, but they also save you money, which is a helpful bonus.
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