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Giftwrap Guide
Did you know that according to the EPA, Americans dispose 25%more trash than usual between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day? This holiday season, consider bags and boxes that can be reused each year. Kids love gifts wrapped in unused maps and comics, or colorful scarves. For larger items, use printed pillowcases, brown paper shopping bags, or dye old sheets and cut to size. Skip the tags and write directly on the wrapping or gift.
Pro tip: Save the ribbons you receive this year to use next year, or try using fresh foliage instead of store-bought bows.
How to Dispose of Your Holiday Gift Wrapping:
Hosting a Party:
• Buy groceries with a specific number of servings in mind: the “Guest-imator” tool is handy!
• Provide reusable silverware and cloth napkins; avoid disposables.
• If you have a large group, consider using Green Mary’s, Eco Food Service Library, and reusable dishware.
• Serve in shifts to prevent food from sitting out too long and going bad.
• Ask guests to bring containers for leftovers. Provide some containers for those who may forget.
• Provideconvenient bins for recycling and organics.
• Createsomething delicious out of those leftovers using leftover recipes.
• Storeleftoversinthe freezer if needed.
Attending a party:
• Bring your own plate, cup, and silverware if you know there will only be disposable options.
• Say no to plastic straws.
• Offer to collect organic waste for your host.
• Bring a container for leftovers.
• Makeuseofthose leftovers with more leftover recipes!
Material
Recology
Sonoma County Resource Recovery
Sonoma Garbage Collectors
Wrapping Paper (non-foil)
Foil Wrapping Paper
Tissue Paper
Ribbons
Foil Gift Bags
Paper Gift Bags
Tape
Recycle
Reuse or Garbage *Compost Reuse or Garbage
Reuse or Garbage
Recycle
No Need to Remove
Recycle
Reuse or Garbage
*Compost
Reuse or Garbage
Reuse or Garbage
Recycle
No Need to Remove
Recycle
Reuse or Garbage
Recycle
Reuse or Garbage
Reuse or Garbage
Recycle
Remove Before Disposal
*If it contains glitter, then Garbage
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