Part 1: Tis the Season for Sustainability

The holidays are a time for gift giving, sharing meals, and spending time with loved ones. But they're also the time when Americans produce an excessive amount of waste: 25% more than any other time of the year! Join us in this special 2-part holiday-themed episode where we unwrap the secrets to a joyous yet eco-conscious holiday celebration and uncover practical steps for cutting back your holiday waste without losing an ounce of joy.
As a gift to you, we've included a list of 25 actions you can take during this holiday season to reduce your waste and incorporate sustainable practices into your celebrations. The list can be accessed by clicking here (drive.google.c...) .
Happy Holidays!
(02:41) The bigger picture of holiday waste
(07:31) Dark truth behind returned gifts
(12:02) Gift wrapping waste
(13:36) Decoration turnover
(18:24) Traditions that create waste
(20:30) Holiday food waste
(24:50) Greeting cards
(26:19) Energy and transportation emissions
(29:36) Old fashioned Christmas
(32:42) Low-waste gifts
(39:03) Sustainable gift wrap alternatives