Did you know that the amount of trash we create between Thanksgiving and Christmas is 25 percent more than normal? Also, more edible food is wasted during the holiday season than during any other time of the year. For example, if every American throws away just one bite of turkey with gravy, 8 million pounds of food will be wasted. {Facts courtesy of the Use Less Stuff Report: http://www.use-less-stuff.com)
The holiday season is a wonderful time to get together with friends and family, overindulge just a little and have a good time. Do your best to reduce waste through the holiday season.
Holiday Recycling and Waste Reduction Tips
• Plan ahead is the key to a less wasteful holiday season. Start now!
• Take a little bit of food at a time and then go back for seconds.
• Buy durable decorations, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations will last for many seasons.
• Get gift certificates so people can pick what they like.
• Send holiday postcards, they use less paper.
• Use cloth napkins.
• Volunteer your time to a favorite charity.
• Pledge to recycle more and to buy recycled products.
