As people become more environmentally aware, living green and clean becomes a part of one's daily routine. If you'd like to make sure that every holiday you celebrate is green, check out the links on this page to find useful ways to cut back on holiday waste.
Green Gift Giving
Whether it's a holiday or birthday celebration, be sure you arrive at the party with an environmentally friendly gift. A number of stores offer green gift alternatives, and homemade gifts are a surefire way to let someone know you really care.
Consider giving a gift that will keep on giving, like a membership to a local aquarium or museum, or tickets to the local playhouse.Inform: Tips for a Cleaner, "Greener" Holiday
Encourage kids to give the gift of service. For example, have them make up booklets filled with chore coupons that can then be given to family members and neighbors that need a little extra help.Reduce.org: No Waste Holiday
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Kick the new year off by making resolutions to be more environmentally consciousEnergy Refuge: Green New Year's Resolutions
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Think organic chocolates and eCards for Valentine's Day
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Use vegetable dyes when coloring organic eggs for EasterCrafting a Green World: Vegetable Dyed Easter Eggs
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Don't forget to go all out for Earth Day
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When planning an Independence Day party, be sure to shop locally for fresh produce and don't forget to recycleCare2: Have a Green Fourth of July
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Choose a Halloween costume that can be worn for years to comeThe Daily Green 2: Green Halloween Tips
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Shop locally and choose fresh, organic produce when planning your Thanksgiving menuThe Daily Green: Green Thanksgiving Tips
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Be sure to buy your Christmas tree from a local tree farmer, and don't forget to recycle the tree after the holidaysEarth Easy: How to Have a Green Christmas
