Go "Green" for the Holidays
There are plenty of ways to have an enjoyable holiday season and at the same time keep your environmental conscience clear. Here are a few simple tips to help save the planet and your cash!

Recycle and make your own gift wrapping paper:
Most mass-produced wrapping paper is not recyclable, so instead use newspaper, old maps, catalogs, even your child's artwork to wrap your gifts. You can also save all the ribbons, bows, and tissue paper and store them in a bag for future holidays and events.

Use energy-saving lights when decorating:
The latest LED lights use less electricity, reduce pollution from power plants, and last longer the conventional ones.

Recycle your Christmas tree:
If you take your tree to a garbage collector for recycling it will produce a great amount of usable mulch to help in planting numerous future trees.

Buy items made from organic cotton:
Conventional cotton consumes vast amounts of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, can deplete the soil, and requires more water than organic cotton. Studies show that organic growing methods reduce the toll on the planet.

Happy Holidays!

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Mark Thomason
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