the celebrations:
tainable, reused or recycled materials.
meats, while upping the fruit and veg-
trees — Invest in a live tree to plant in
Forego anything overpackaged, mass-
gie quotient. Select organic drinks and
the yard after the holidays, and patron-
produced, disposable, cheaply made,
liqueurs, and wine with real cork stop-
ize a local, pesticide-free, sustain-
of unknown origin or requiring lots of
pers. Finally, compost table scraps.
able farm or grower if possible. For
additional components.
a cut tree, chip and compost it later.
Wrapping — Creative giftwrap op-
Corey Colwell-Lipson and Lynn Col-
(Many communities offer post-holiday
tions include reusing decorative papers
well are mother and daughter coauthors
curbside pickup, composting trees for
and traditional ribbons, raffia ribbons
of Celebrate Green! – Creating Eco-Sav-
mulch. Call your public works or waste
and repurposed fabrics.
vy Holidays, Celebrations & Traditions
management department for details.) for the Whole Family, from which this
Lights — New light-emitting diode
food and drink — Enjoy healthy article was adapted. Find more ideas
(LED), fluorescent or solar holiday
holiday meals made from local and for enlivening occasions throughout the
lights are preferred replacements when
organic foods, to avoid genetically year at
CelebrateGreen.net.
old-style lights fail. Put them on a timer
modified ingredients. Cut down on
and use conservatively. With traditional
lights, pick strings with smaller bulbs,
which use less energy and emit less heat.
ornaments and décor — The
Switch to
best decorations are handcrafted, made
from 100 percent natural materials, and Organic
created at home, locally or by artisans in
other countries earning fair wages. Avoid
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wave popcorn and cranberry garlands;
gingerbread houses; soy or beeswax
aeration • fertilization • weed control • overseeding
candles; and stockings made from fab-
• seasonal programs • compost top dressing • compost tea spray
ric scraps or knit natural fibers.
Free estimates! No Chemicals!
tableware — Favor reusable plates,
glasses, utensils, napkins and table-
cloths. For larger gatherings, borrow ex-
tra place settings from friends or family,
rent them, or stock up at a consignment The Green Way to Read
or thrift store.
Cards — Send e-cards or email the
Sign up for
family newsletter, or find snail-mail
cards, invitations and thank-you notes
Natural Awakenings
made from recycled or tree-free materi-
als and soy-based inks, via the Internet
Triangle E-Zine
(search “eco-friendly cards” and “recy-
cled holiday cards”). Find creative ways
to parlay incoming cards by searching
“reuse holiday cards.”
gifts — Ideal presents are hand-
made, activity-based, consumable or
charitable. Look for a fair trade stamp of
approval, as well as use of natural, sus-
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