Last Minute Shopping Tips...

Are you anticipating all that new stuff you’re about to get next week in celebration of the holidays? Or maybe for you it’s more about the time you get to spend with your family. Either way, remember to stay green during this special time of year. Here are a few tips you can easily integrate into your holiday schedule: As you make your final plans for festive meals, instead of buying products that are packaged for single use, buy in bulk to save yourself a few trips to the grocery store, reduce the amount of packaging used, and donate any unwanted items to homeless shelters, food banks, or soup kitchens. Make room for your new gifts by donating your old/unused items such as clothes, books, appliances, and electronics to charity. You’ll be helping someone in need, reduce your clutter, and lessen the amount of junk headed to landfills. Lots and lots of toys equal lots and lots of energy usage. Go ahead and make a smart purchase with rechargeable batteries to go along with the toy. You’ll minimize the amount of garbage by not buying more batteries. And if you’re real committed, solar powered battery rechargers are available online.