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Tag Archives: gift
All we want for Christmas… are environmentally friendly presents
With Christmas just around the corner, the award-winning HaltonRecycles team has visions of sugar plums, dancing in their heads. The team has put together their environmentally friendly wish list for Santa. “I’m hoping Santa brings me a new road bike this … Continue reading
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Tagged 3rs, Christmas, consumerism, eco, environment, gift, presents, zero waste
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Wrap it up in environmentally friendly ways!
The holiday season is officially here! Festive music, tempting treats, colourful decorations and gift giving! Although a most wonderful time of the year, generous gift giving can create a lot of waste. You may be surprised to learn that gift … Continue reading
Posted in Blue Box, Garbage, Green Living
Tagged 3rs, Christmas, eco, environment, environmental education, gift, Gift wrapping, Gifts and Occasions, holiday waste, holidays, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainable
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That’s a wrap – environmentally friendly alternatives to wrapping paper
Even though there’s no snow, “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.” The lights are up. The decorations are out. The gingerbread is in the oven. The tree is aglow. If your house is like mine, presents are starting … Continue reading
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Tagged 3rs, Christmas, conservation, consumerism, environment, gift, presents, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, wrapping paper, zero waste
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Eco friendly gifts for the holidays
It’s the holiday season, and as that old song goes, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year!” It’s a time for gathering with family and friends, taking part in celebrations, sharing delicious meals, and giving gifts. Unfortunately, along with all … Continue reading
Posted in Green Living, Recycle, Reduce, Reuse
Tagged 3rs, Christmas, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, family, gift, holiday waste, holidays, presents, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, sustainability, sustainable, waste management, zero waste
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Green holiday shopping tips
It’s that time of year again, the pumpkins and leaves have been sent to the composting pile and the malls are decked in holiday décor. The stores are filling up with holiday shoppers. According to Moneyville, the average Canadian will spend … Continue reading
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Tagged 3rs, children, Christmas, conservation, consumerism, eco, environment, family, food, gift, holidays, presents, recycle, recycling, reduce, reuse, shopping, sustainability, sustainable, waste management, zero waste
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