The holidays are upon us and preparations have begun!  It’s a time of goodwill and celebration, accompanied by seasonal increases in eating, drinking and spending. This combination should result in a lot of fun, but unfortunately it will also result in an estimated 3 million tons of waste. But you can have the best of both worlds.  With a bit of thought you can limit the impact you have on the environment this holiday season and still have a great time.


When it comes to shopping for Christmas, there truly is nothing quite like black Friday. It’s a day for shoppers to go crazy over unbeatable specials. The problem is everyone knows about the specials causing a chaotic scene from store to store.

This is precisely why you want to enjoy the benefits of online black Friday, as well as cyber Monday shopping. We’ve collected some great eco-deals to get you going on your holiday “at home” shopping.

The best way of minimizing your impact on the environment is to avoid purchasing entirely, but this is neither realistic nor practical for all but the most extremely self-sufficient people. Those attempting to lower their environmental impact cringe at the thought of gift giving. So what should you do when you want to buy something and you are faced with a shop full of items?

You want to express appreciation for loved ones without alienating the majority who unfortunately still expect expression with a gift. Gifting a carbon offset often doesn’t cut it with grandpa or the mother-in-law. If you choose to give presents over the holidays, shop with green businesses that are offering special discounts to make green gift giving even easier.