According to California Integrated Waste Management Board, each week alone between Thanksgiving and the
New Year an extra million tons of waste is generated nationwide. There are ways we can help reduce this extra waste and cut the amount of trash we add to the landfills during the holidays. Bellow are just a few ideas for Ventura County's environmentally conscious Holiday Shoppers and Gift Givers.
Holiday Waste Reduction Tips
Shop from Recycle Stores: Use this link to find many qualified recycle stores who produce quality recycled products.
Use Rechargeable Batteries: If your present requires batteries try to
buy rechargeable batteries and the charger. We have been using rechargeable batteries for 2 years now and I can tell you that it has saved us a lot of money on buying new batteries every month.
What to do with all the Holiday Bags: Here are five helpful ways to get those plastic shopping bags out of the environment.

Waste Prevention in Gift Wrapping: Here are 10 great ideas on how to present your gift in the most environmentally friendly way.


Mana,
They need that more here in Florida... We are overrun with garbage, and Plastics.
Tom Weiss
Mana,
Thanks for the reminder. I tend to forget about conservation until someone like you :) reminds me.
Kaushik, Of course they can, I don't see why not. Thank you for visiting and have a nice Thanksgiving.
Tom, I think plastics are taking over the world!!! :0) Enjoy your Thanksgiving.
Sally, You are welcome. Have a great Thanksgiving.
Kim, It is huge, I was very surprised by that number as well. Hope you can find something great in your local recycling store. Happy Thanksgiving.
Cyndee, Don't even remind me. You have a great Thanksgiving as well.
Missy, I am glad you find this helpful. Have a fun and wonderful Thanksgiving.
Chris, Every little thing helps. Have a happy Thanksgiving.
Tracy, You are so welcome. I need a reminder every now and then as well. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Elaine, I even save the tissue papers!!! I don't mind what people might say, I am doing my share of saving the environment. Thanks for commenting and have a nice Thanksgiving.
Timothy, Of course you can, anything to help the environment.
Barbara-Jo & Bill, I have a whole drawer full of bags that I re-gift and I just started to use the cloth grocery bags. Thanks for visiting and have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Teri, Same here, I love re-using bags. My kids also use paper and decorate it with their drawings. Have a happy Thanksgiving.