Your Step-by-Step Guide to a Greener Holiday Season!
Make this holiday season merry, bright, and waste-free! Follow these simple steps to reduce waste, reuse what you can, and recycle right because every small action helps keep California clean and sustainable.
Before the Celebrations
☐ Plan your menu: Shop your fridge first, and buy only what you need.
☐ Think waste-free: Create a waste-free plan for parties, gifts, and decorations.
☐ Bring reusables: Keep reusable shopping bags, water bottles, and utensils handy.
Thoughtful Gifting & Wrapping
☐ Give experiences, not waste: Choose gift cards, subscriptions, and event tickets.
☐ Wrap smart: Use recyclable paper or reusable fabric; avoid metallic or glittery wrap.
☐ Reuse what you have: Reuse and save ribbons, bags, and boxes for next year.
Waste-Free Cooking & Entertaining
☐ Freeze leftovers: Freeze what you can’t eat to enjoy later.
☐ Compost food scraps: Put food scraps in your green bin (check your local rules at iRecycleSmart.com).
☐ Cash in CRV: Redeem your empty CRV beverage containers for cash, including wine and liquor. Find a nearby recycling site at BottlesandCans.com.
Packaging & Plastics
☐ Refuse trash: Say no to optional excess packaging and bring your own bag when shopping.
☐ Skip single-use: Choose reusable plates, cups, and utensils for gatherings.
☐ Recycle right: Check to see what’s accepted in your local program at iRecycleSmart.com. Remove tape and plastic from boxes. Empty and dry bottles, cans, and jars before recycling.
After the Holidays
☐ Recycle your tree: Check local programs for tree recycling drop-off at iRecycleSmart.com.
☐ Donate unwanted items: Give gently used clothes, toys, or decorations a second life.
☐ Properly dispose of batteries and electronics: Take them to a certified e-waste center; check iRecycleSmart.com for locations near you.
Remember
Small steps lead to big impact. Together, we can keep California’s holidays waste-free.
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