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Card Recycling

How many ways were you able to make your Christmas green?  Here are some ideas you can still use if you haven’t yet.

1.  Christmas Cards:  the obvious answer here is to recycle the cards, as they are made of paper. Another idea is to reuse the cards; i.e. tear off the fronts and use the picture or greetings for a craft project.  Or donate the cards to an after school project that needs supplies.

2.  Wrapping paper:  again, recycle this with your paper recycling.  If it is in good shape, fold it and pack it away to reuse next year.  Bows can also be reused.

3.  Christmas Trees:  if you have an artificial tree – this is simple.  Put it back in the box to reuse it next year.  If you bought a “live tree” you can plant it in your yard – after the thaw, of course!  Did you buy a cut tree?  Most cities of any size have a pick up service that then shreds the trees into mulch.  I live in a small town with no pick up, but we do have a local place to take trees and they will then shred them.  Check out your city to see what is available.  Do you live near a woods?  Take your tree into the woods and let it decompose naturally.  In the meantime the birds and other wildlife will enjoy it.

4.  Extra food:  get together with your neighbors, friends, family, and have a “leftover” party.  Everyone can bring their leftovers – hopefully renewed in their preparation – and share not only the food, but a good time together and possibly some new recipes.

5.  Memories of wonderful moments:  keep them close to your heart and bring them out to review as needed. 

Have a Green New Year!

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