Green Christmas

Look here for locally and organically grown trees

that are or pesticide-free:

http://www.freshchristmastree.com/

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Artificial vs. Natural Trees

Environmental & Economic Considerations

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Ornaments:

Environmental & Economic Considerations

Fun Facts!

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Read more on why to make the switch to LED:

http://poolandpatio.about.com/od/holidaydecoratingideas/tp/Reasons_for_LED_Holiday_Lights.htm

Homemade Ornaments

CHRISTMAS TREE:

Most popular means: Most people use natural trees, but many are converting to the ever popular, convenient artificial tree.

Overall problem: Both produce harmful effects on the environment that you should be aware of.

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ORNAMENT MAKING:

Most popular means: Purchase ornaments on display at local stores.

Overall problem: Many popularly bought ornaments are not the most recyclable friendly, and can cost a lot.

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For instruction on how to make these ornaments view: http://familycrafts.about.com/od/treeornaments/tp/RecycledOrnaments.htm

Incandescent Christmas Lights:

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-LED stands for Light Emitting Diodes →small light sources that are powered by the movement of electrons through a semiconductor material.

-LED lights produce the same amount of light using up to 90% less energy

- If every one's Christmas light strings were composed of LEDs, we would be saving more than two-billion kilowatt-hours of electricity within a month. This is equivalent to the amount it takes to power 200,000 homes annually. (U.S. Department of Energy)

-LED lights are available at many major retailers, including Target, CostCo, and Ace Hardware.

Environmental & Economic Considerations

Gift Wrap:

Environmental & Economic Considerations

Make A Reusable Gift Bag out of an Old Sweater!

LIGHTS:

Most popular means: Buying cheap, on display lights at the nearest store.

Overall problem: Most of these lights are not energy efficient.

*Fun fact: Electricity goes up 27% from Thanksgiving to New Year's.

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"I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas"

By: Rashelle Nagata & Valerie Juguilon

Why a Green Christmas?

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Many people often take for granted all of the products and practices completed during the Christmas season. Many of us do not realize how damaging a simple purchase of a seemingly inexpensive gift could

be towards the environment.

Believe it or not, alternative ways to buying a Christmas decor can not only be environmentally friendly, but can save you a lot of money as well! Here are some of the ways you can experience the joys of a "Green Christmas"!

CLICK HERE FOR INSTRUCTIONS

Outline

1. Ornament Making

2. Gift Wrapping

3. Used Toys/Clothes

4. Used Electronics

5. Leftovers

6. Lights

7. Tree Types

How to navigate:

1. Move cursor over "More" at bottom right of screen to select a Fullscreen mode

2. To see more about sustainable practices during the holidays use the right arrow key

3. If you want to go back, use the left arrow key

1. Ornament Making

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4. Electronics

3. Used Toys/

Clothes

GIFT WRAPPING:

Most popular means: Purchase of traditional wrapping paper from local stores; usually inexpensive.

Overall problem: Most don't have recyclable content

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6. Lights

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Find out how at:

Simple solutions to

having an

environmentally

friendly Christmas

while saving money!

http://frugalliving.about.com/od/christmas/tp/Make_Your_Own_Gift_Wrap.htm

5. Leftovers

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7. O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree

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2. Gift Wrapping

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Leftovers:

Environmental & Economic Considerations

LEFTOVERS:

Most popular means: Throw away all leftovers into the garbage.

Overall problem:

Waste of usable food.

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USED TOYS/CLOTHES:

Most popular means: Purchase brand new toys and clothes during the holiday season.

Overall problem: When buying new toys or clothes, most people do not donate them and just throw them away in the garbage.

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Used Toys/Clothes:

For more information see: http://www.designsponge.com/2009/12/small-measures-with-ashley-alternative-gift-wrapping.html

Environmental & Economic Considerations

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USED ELECTRONICS:

Most popular means: When part of an electronic device breaks, most people throw them away and purchase a brand new whole device.

Overall problem: Each year large amounts of electronics are being dumped in landfills, rather than properly recycled.

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Visit here for an example recipe for Turkey Pot Pie made of Christmas leftovers:

http://coborns.wordpress.com/2010/12/22/holiday-leftovers/

Used Electronics:

Environmental & Economic Considerations

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Where you can find supplies for composting in the San Diego area:

http://www.sandiego.gov/environmental-services/recycling/pdf/homecompostingresources.pdf

Visit here for more information: http://www.toysfortots.org/

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Each year, 130 million cell phones are thrown out into the landfill. That's about 65,000 tons!

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