It is easy to have fun during the holidays without being wasteful. Waste costs money and resources.Doing things like turning down the thermostat and turning off lights and appliances still make sense.
Here are a few more tips to help make a difference this holiday season:
• If you decorate for the holidays, consider using energy efficient light emitting diode (LED) lights. They save energy, are long-lasting and save money over time.
• Instead of purchasing gifts, consider homemade items for some people on your list. Dried soup, hot chocolate and brownie mixes are inexpensive to put together and are useful, too.
• Go through things you already own and donate any gently-used items to a shelter or other charity.
• Spend part of the holiday season volunteering.
• Don’t let leftovers go to waste – freeze them. Or get creative and try some new recipes using your holiday leftovers as ingredients.
•Give fewer gifts but make them more meaningful. Sometimes just spending time with someone you care about is better than any material item.
