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Six Tips for Green Holidays

Here are few things you can do to preserve energy and other valuable resources during the holidays.

Martha Ross, Neighbor
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Here are some suggestions, courtesy of the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, for creating a greener holiday season for you and your family.

  • Prevent clogs: don't put grease down the sink
  • Take reusable bags for shopping
  • Consider sending e-cards instead of paper
  • Use energy-efficient holiday lights
  • Real Christmas trees are better for the environment than artificial ones, especially if you choose a live tree to be replanted
  • Manufactured logs burn cleaner than wood

Of course, there are many other big and small steps people can take to make their celebrations more eco-friendly. Other tips are available at the blog Green Earth News. Please share any ideas you have with readers, too.

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