If you're looking for a few tips on how to be a little greener this Christmas, check out the links on this page. After all, we all create waste, but did you know that during the holiday season, the average household produces 25% more waste than they produce any other time of the year? That's an extra one million tons of waste per week from Thanksgiving on through the New Year.Reduce.org: No Waste Holiday

The greenest gifts don't come from a store. They come from the heart and the mind. Many homemade gifts can be made with green materials, like hand-knitted scarves, hats and sweaters. You can also give the gift of an experience. For example, hand out coupons to friends and family for a home-cooked meal or a lesson in a hobby you're knowledgeable about. Encourage kids to give you the gifts you really want, like a week's worth of washed dishes.Reduce.org: No Waste Holiday

You might also consider giving a gift that will keep on giving all year long, like a membership to a local educational foundation, such as a museum or aquarium.Inform: Tips for a Cleaner, "Greener" Holiday

If burning candles, use candles made from soy wax. Not only do they last longer, but they burn cleaner too!Tree Hugger: Holiday Tips

Instead of heading out to chop down a tree, why not use a potted tree instead.Inform: Tips for a Cleaner, "Greener" Holiday

Don't just throw away your old Christmas tree! Cut it up after the holidays and use it to line flower beds. You can also make mulch from the needles or cut it up for the compost pile.Inform: Tips for a Cleaner, "Greener" Holiday