Halloween is just around the corner, but it’s not too late to think about ways to “green” this black and orange holiday. Here are 10 tips to get you started:
1. If you decorate with lighting, look for LED holiday lights that use less energy, burn cooler and last longer than traditional incandescent lights.
2. Buy your pumpkin from the local farmer’s market or pumpkin patch, which will help save fuel in the transportation of products.
3. If you have to drive to take your kids trick-or-treating, carpool with family or friends to help reduce traffic and air pollution.
4. Try not to follow your children in the car as they walk from house to house. If the weather is good, join them and have fun while saving gas.
5. Use a canvass tote or pillowcase to collect treats instead of a disposable plastic or paper bag.
6. Make costumes from clothes you already have around the house instead of buying disposable ones from a store.
7. Minimize waste by purchasing candy that uses the least amount of packaging.
8. Start a compost pile and recycle your jack-o-lantern, along with leaves and other organic materials.
9. Purchase durable decorations that you can reuse from year to year.
10. Use this holiday to think about your daily habits and actions to protect the environment every day of the week.
Comments (2)
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Posted by edgeblack | April 6, 2008 12:35 PM
Posted on April 6, 2008 12:35
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Posted by watchthisvid | April 9, 2008 5:07 AM
Posted on April 9, 2008 05:07