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Monday, May 30th, 2011Green Giving
Monday, December 7th, 2009It’s hard to believe that the holidays are right around the corner, but ready or not, they are fast approaching. The following are a few ways to reuse and recycle with one of the biggest holiday trash culprits; wrapping paper. Following a few of these tips will help ensure that this holiday season the gift of giving also gives back to the environment.
There are several different ways that you can make sure that your wrapping paper is environmentally friendly. If you’re choosing to use standard wrapping paper you have a couple of eco-friendly options. The first is to reuse it, and although it may be difficult at times, with some careful opening this is possible. However, if you or your loved ones are in more of a hurry when opening your presents, you can always simply recycle it.
You could also choose to be environmentally conscious from the start by purchasing wrapping paper that consists of 100% recycled paper. Additionally, after this paper has been used, it to can be reused or recycled.
Another environmentally friendly option is the use of fabric wrap. This gift wrap comes in a variety of options. Like any fabric it can be reused over and over again.
So if you are hoping to make this season an eco-friendly one, remember the three R’s – reduce, reuse, recycle. And have a Happy Holiday Season!
Seasonal Packaging Goes Green
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009Christmas is still months away, but Nestle is already thinking about their seasonal packaging and going green for the holidays. In the past, chocolate makers have often been known for wasteful and unnecessary packaging, especially for special seasonal promotions. This is the new target to work on, and Nestle is going at it.
According to Food Production Daily, Nestle will be making all of its Christmas selection custom boxes fully recyclable. One change they made was removing the plastic inserts that held the chocolate bars in place and replacing them with a card presentation tray. This way, the chocolate can still be nicely displayed in the custom box and be easily recycled when you are finished with it. This is one step for Nestle to be more environmentally-friendly in their packaging to reduce waste and address the concerns of their environmentally-conscious customers.