Did you know? One disposable coffee cup per day creates 23 pounds of waste per year?

Put a compost bin on your shopping list, significantly reducing the trash going to landfill all year round.

If you recieve electric goods this season, don’t throw your old ones away. Recycle or donate them using Earth 911’s recycling locator.

Lowering the temperature 3-5 degrees can save you up to 20% on heating costs.

Most people buy too much food for holiday gatherings. This year, plan your meals and buy what you need then take excess to a food bank.

Around 125,000 tons of plastic packaging are thrown away over the holiday season. Try using reusable bags when shopping.

If using the car to go shopping, try to make only one big trip – cutting down on gas consumption and time.

Make your own food based gifts such as cookies, cakes or truffles. You could also make your own flavored organic olive oil, adding dried chillies, garlic or herbs.

If you are buying toys or electrical goods that need batteries, buy rechargeable ones, then add a battery charger to your shopping list.

Send a holiday e-card instead! There are lots of sites offering free holiday e-card services.