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Posted by Nearly 160 million greeting cards will be purchased for Valentine’s Day this year, according to the Greeting Card Association, and that doesn’t even include the packaged Valentine’s Day cards kids exchange at school. This year, why not send an e-card instead and encourage your friends and family to do the same? This will save a lot of trees and reduce trash in the landfill.
Create your own Valentine’s Day e-card featuring Zipper and his friend, Snaps!
Don’t forget to recycle any paper cards and envelopes you receive or use them in other projects, like this Tissue Paper Flower craft.
New Year’s Eve is fun, but don’t be an environmental party pooper when you celebrate. All those disposable party plates, napkins, and decorations go straight from your overflowing trash can into landfills. so celebrate the New Year and the planet by throwing an Earth-friendly party. Then ring in 2010 with a recycled noisemaker you can create using items around your home.
Eco-Party Tips
-Hang biodegradable crepe paper streamers around your house.
-Drink sparkling cider from glasses instead of disposable cups.
-Trade fluorescent party lights for energy efficient LED lights.
-Encourage your friends to share rides to your New Year’s Eve party.
-Make a New Year’s resolution to be more eco-conscious in 2010.
By Kristin Hunt
