The holidays are often a time of indulgence but there are ways to scale back for a more sustainable, yet just as enjoyable Christmas.
Quinte Waste Solutions offers several environmental tips for a “Green Christmas” that can reduce our carbon footprint and create less waste in our landfills.
Some simple, sustainable ideas come in the form of gift wrapping.
Bows and strings are not recyclable, and while some wrapping paper can be recycles, foil wrapping paper which is very popular this time of year cannot.
Fabric sacks can be used, and re-used to wrap gifts, for years to come.
Or, get pieces of fabric like tablecloths to wrap your gifts.
Instead of buying new fabric, be even more environmentally conscious and head to your nearest thrift store.
You can also make homemade bows from magazine cut outs.
You can pick the colour, size, and intricacy of the bow, matching it to the style of gift wrap.
In addition to being a reused and reusable product, the cost is absolutely nothing but your time if you already have old magazines.
If there aren’t any magazines laying around your house, old ones can be found at a wide variety of thrift stores.
For instructions to make the bows click here.
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