From The EAC: Sustainable Holiday Gifts
As the holiday season approaches, many of us are thinking about stocking stuffers and other small gifts. This year why not give gifts that are sustainable? Some "green" gift ideas are:
Wool dryer balls
- reduce your drying times (sometimes even by 25%!!), soften clothes, and reduce static (eliminating the use of throwaway dryer sheets)
Laundry detergent sheets
- to replace liquid detergent in plastic containers
Cloth napkins
- to replace throwaway paper napkins
Reusable produce bags
- to reduce use of throwaway plastic bags when buying fresh produce
Silicone baking mats
- replace parchment paper and aluminum foil
Stretchy silicone bowl, cup and can lids
- cover leftovers without using throwaway plastic wrap or aluminum foil
Zero waste dental floss
- sold in non plastic packaging and floss made of sustainable silk or cornstarch
Bamboo Toothbrushes
- a sustainable alternative to plastic toothbrushes
Lotion, Shampoo & Conditioner Bars
- move away from all those plastic containers we use for hair and body care. Look for sample bar packs that allow trying out various options.
Contact the Environmental Advisory Council at EAC@whitpaintownship.org
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