This holiday season, we are taking a look back at some past holiday tips that will help you prepare for the best time of year! From gift wrapping to decorating to reducing holiday waste, we have everything you need to help protect our water and enjoy an eco-friendly holiday.
DIY Recycled Plastic Wreath
Does Christmas time always seem to surprise you? Spring into the season with a homemade recycled plastic wreath. This simple, five-step DIY is fun for the whole family and finally gives your old plastic bags a good use! Check out our article on how to make this DIY Recycled Plastic Wreath.
Prevent Food Waste
Homecooked meals are a fun treat and getting take-out to support local businesses is a great way to try new cuisines – but what happens to the food that isn’t consumed? According to the EPA, roughly 22 percent of discarded waste is food-based. In fact, food waste is the most common item that reaches our landfills in comparison to other materials.
Here are a few tips on how to help your household Prevent Food Waste and keep Hawaii trash free.
Zero-Waste Holiday Decorating and Gift Giving
Get ready for the holidays in style with these simple decorating ideas that will transform any home into a winter wonderland. From gift wrapping to ornaments to cards, we’ve got your eco-friendly holiday solutions!
‘Tis the Season for Minimizing Waste
Although the holiday season brings people together, it’s also the time of the year when we generate the most trash and waste materials. Celebrate sustainability this holiday season with these environmentally friendly ways to reduce, re-use, and recycle.
Source:
https://www.epa.gov/sustainable-management-food/sustainable-management-food-basics