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An extra million tons of waste is generated each week in the U.S.A., between Thanksgiving and the New Year, according to the California Integrated Waste Management Board. In fact, 38,000 miles of ribbon is thrown out each year--enough to tie a bow around the Earth!
With that in mind, we wish you a very happy, healthy, stress-free, and waste reduced holiday!
Happy Holidays from Eric and Karen!
A Green Christmas
'Twas the night before Christmas and all through my home,The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
Warmed by the ceiling fan over their heads.
Cozy in PJs, a night shirt or gown,
We saved money by turning the thermostat down.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the thermopaned windows I flew,
And pushed open lined curtains to have me a view. There in the yard did suddenly appear,
A low emissions vehicle powered by tiny reindeer.
The driver was hoping by all to be seen,
Since he'd gotten new clothes, all warm and bright green.
He jumped on the roof and down the chimney he slipped,
Delivering the gifts he'd been making or shipped.
And if by sheer magic and out of the vapor,
Came presents now wrapped in bits of newspaper.For Sally a doll and for Jimmy new socks,
Each wrapped with old ribbon and in a used box.
A scarf for dear Mary and a hat for old Rodge,
Now they could walk and not take the Dodge.With a job well done he got back in his sleigh,
Ready to travel far, far away.
But just before leaving he stopped and did tell,
"Have a ULS (Use Less Stuff) Christmas and all will be well."
Holiday Waste Prevention Resources
Reducing waste and giving "green gifts" during the holiday season - State of MinnesotaWaste-Free Holidays - King County
Give experiences, not stuff! In the Seattle area, you can participate in the "Waste-Free Holidays Program" and get discounted (up to 50%!) tickets and subscriptions to various art and entertainment events from over 85 different groups. Check the website or call 206-NO-STUFF (206-667-8833) for more information.
Simplify the Holidays - Center for a New American Dream
42 Ways to Trim Your Holiday Wasteline -
Use Less StuffDeck the Halls with Less Waste This Year - California Integrated Waste Management Board
And for all Year Long:
National Waste Prevention Coalition
Stop Junk Mail & holiday catalogs
Environmental Purchasing Program
The King County Environmental Purchasing Program assists County agencies in implementation of King County Executive Policy CON-7-1-2, which requires agencies to use recycled and other environmentally preferable products wherever practicable.
The program assembles information about these products and makes it available to specific agency users who can evaluate them and develop applications in County projects.
These environmental purchasing bulletins contain information about the results of product evaluations and other accomplishments of County agencies. We hope this information will help you find ways to use recycled materials in the work of your agency and that you will contact us if we can help you with further information or if you have suggestions.
Environmental Purchasing Program King County Procurement Services Division
Published: December 14, 2000
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