[OKC] From Earth911: Recycle Holiday Cards, Wrapping, Decor

[Miles, Karen]

Recycle Holiday Cards, Wrapping, Decor

by Starre Vartan <http://earth911.com/news/author/svartan/> 
Published on December 20th, 2010


We all love to recycle as much as we can. In my house, I like to make it a game to see how little garbage I can throw out each week. But there are always those things that are tough to figure out what to do with, and the holidays produce plenty of them. Around Christmas and New Year's, I tend to throw out twice as much as I usually do, despite my best efforts.
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Don't toss your holiday supplies in the trash. Be prepared for the post-apocalyptic day after Christmas. (Stock Photo)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Turns out I'm not alone - 2.65 billion Christmas cards are sent every year, most of which end up tossed and XX miles of wrapping paper are snugly fit around boxes and gifts, only to end up torn apart and usually in a huge garbage bag.
And what about Christmas décor items, like plastic boughs to decorate the staircase that won't make it another holiday, or outdated bows, plastic tree skirts and broken tree stands?
Turns out that though it seems unlikely, quite a bit of this stuff can be recycled and reused, and some can be upcycled, which is when something that would be garbage is turned into something that will have another use and a longer life. Holiday detritus is colorful and fun, so put it to use with these creative ideas!

Holiday Cards

 
Article, with other ideas, can be found at: http://earth911.com/news/2010/12/20/ways-to-recycle-holiday-cards-wrapping-decor/
 
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