December 15th: Recycle gift boxes/bags or re-use them, instead of throwing them away!
December 16th: Make your Holiday Travel a greener one!
If you are one of the many people planning to log a lot of travel miles this holiday season, don't forget to look into green options for getting around. Better World Travel Club can help you offset the carbon emissions from your travel through their Travel Cool program.
December 17th: Avoid Toys Made with PVC plastic.
70% of PVC is used in construction, but it is also found in everyday plastics, including some children’s toys. Vinyl chloride, the chemical used to make PVC, is a known human carcinogen. Also, additives, such as lead and cadmium, are sometimes added to PVC to keep it from breaking down; these additives can be particularly dangerous in children’s toys. PVC is also the least recycled plastic. Find safe toys in the National Green Pages™ »
December 18th: Consider the Life cycle of Electronic Gifts!
Some of the most popular gift items for children and teens are electronics like computers, video games, and music devices. But the manufacturing and disposal of these items creates significant human health and environmental hazards. Buy recycled games and systems for less, reducing the amount of new materials made.
December 19th: Buy trees without pesticides!
If you are buying a Christmas Tree, look into buying from christmas tree farms who are commited to helping the environment by not using pesticides!
December 20th: Buy biodegradable plates and cutlery!
If you are using paper of plastic plates for a holiday party, try and use biodegradable ones
December 21st: Make your own wrapping paper.
Most mass-produced wrapping paper you find in stores is not recyclable and ends up in landfills.
December 22nd: Spend more time with friends and family, and less time using electronics.
December 23rd: Use Public Transportation.
If you are traveling far to visit friends and family, look into taking the train or bus instead of driving.
December 24th: Recycle your old cell phone.
Getting a new cell phone for Christmas? Not sure what to do with the old one? Now, you can drop off that old phone at any Staples store, as part of the Sierra Club cell phone recycling program.
December 25th: Recycle your Christmas tree!