If you're anything like me, you're dreading all of the trash that will be generated by the upcoming Christmas holiday. At our house, the wrapping paper, ribbon and packaging fills up at least one large trash bag, sometimes several. It's such a waste.
I found this great article on BellaOnline...it's all about Christmas Recycling!
There are some wonderful ideas there, like making your own gift bags. Read the article for lots more ideas.
One idea that I have is to get unused newsprint and decorate it yourself, or let your kids decorate it, with Crayons, rubber stamps, paints, etc. that you have on hand. Check with your local newspaper to see if they have "end rolls" to give away or to sell for not too much. See if you can look over their stock and pick out the biggest roll. If you don't use it all for Christmas, you'll have craft paper for the new year!
Here's wishing you a very, merry "Green" Christmas!
6 comments:
Yes, I worry about all that wrapping paper waste too:):) Good ideas. Have a wonderful holiday:)
Thanks for stoppin by my blog! I hope you are enjoying the season, too! :D
Thanks for the comment and Happy Green Christmas to you too!
great ideas!
i also hate all the trash ...
mj
This is such a great post...I was thinking about it...thanks for thinking of ways to save this beautiful planet!
Hey Carla - I was just "tagged" by a fellow Etsy blogger. I turned the game into a holiday game and picked you as one of my tags...I wanted to introduce you to my fellow Nachos. Stop by my blog for details if you would like to play along.
Have a great day!!
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