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Green Tips: February 2012

Another holiday approaches...you know what that means, more stuff.
It's no secret, holidays have a huge impact on the environment, and Valentine's Day is no exception. Read on for eco facts and some tips to show you care/like/love while being green.

Some Valentine's Day consumption facts from GreenLivingTips.com:

  • Around a billion valentines are sent each year globally, making the day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year behind Christmas

  • 25% of seasonal cards annually are valentines

  • Over 36 million heart-shaped boxes of chocolate are sold each year

  • Valentine’s Day is the top holiday for fresh flower purchases with red roses being most popular

Ideas for Making Your Valentine's Day Green:

  1. Make your own cards from old cards and scrap papers, or purchase cards made from 100% recycled paper or green materials.

  2. Make your gift! Ideas for crafting a heartwarming gift can be found at the following sites:
  3. Earth Lover offers Eco and Fair Trade Shopping, and they currently feature a Valentine's Day shop at http://www.earthlovershopping.com/gifts/valentine that sells jewelry, chocolates and more!

  4. Etsy.com has a wonderful selection of eco friendly Valentine gifts for men and women. Some of our favorite collections on their site include:
  5. In honor of a loved one, purchase a membership or make a donation with a charitabl/non-profit organization, such as:


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View the Wheaton Park District's Environmental Policy »

 




Staff Engagement and Training That Grows a Green Culture
by Cecilia Ungari, Connect Magazine 2/09
Myths About Recycling
(PDF, 951KB)





Paper Recycling Program
DuPage County Recycling Guide
Live Green & Save Green Tips
Rain Barrels & Composting Info





Turn Wheaton Green!
City of Wheaton Community Campaign
S.C.A.R.C.E.
School & Community Assistance for Recycling & Composting Education
freecycle.org
People getting and giving stuff for free in their own towns to keep good stuff out of landfills
thegreenguide.com
Tips and information for everyday green living, a National Geographic site
earth911.org
Solutions for products' end-of-life for both businesses and consumers
treehugger.com
A Discovery Company website

 



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