Statistics show that waste generation skyrockets during the holiday season. The city of Springfield's Solid Waste Management Division has a number of suggestions to reduce holiday waste.
Here are a few ideas:
- Reduce and reuse wrapping:. Make the wrapping part of the gift. For example, wrap kitchen items in a kitchen towel.
- When shopping, consolidate purchases in one bag.
- Save gift boxes, bows and ribbons for next year.
- Carefully plan errands and shopping to save fuel and lessen pollution.
- Recycle your old electronics if you get new ones.
- Take your tree to the end of season collections around town to be used for mulch.
- Do not burn wrapping paper. The colored paper contains lead and other heavy materials.
- Mistletoe is highly toxic to children and pets. Use artificial rather than the real thing.
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