Christmas brings us joy, love, and good times, but it also has the potential to generate a heap of waste. Here are some tips to maintain conservation of our natural resources while celebrating this joyous holiday!

• When you are looking for that perfect gift, gravitate towards those with the least amount of packaging and those made from recycled materials
• Use the same types of cloth bags that you do at the grocery store for your holiday gift shopping. Use them again, and again, and again...
• Look for a way to recycle your tree instead of sending it to the landfill. Check within your community today to see if they collect trees for mulching.
• If you buy an electronic device as a gift, consider giving the gift of rechargeable batteries and a charger along with it. Your gift recipient and your fellow man will thank you.
• Reuse the fronts of old holiday cards to send out as postcards or to use as gift tags. It would make a fun project for you and the kids!
• When you go out to shop save yourself some stress, gas, and time by planning out your trip. Keep it as local as possible, combine several errands into one trip, and bring some friends along for a carpool and some company! The more planning you do, the more efficient you will shop, and the more time you will have to spend with your family and friends!