5 Ways for Eco-Friendly Shopping this Holiday Season


Use Reusable Shopping Bags
Use an eco-friendly, reusable bag.  They are not only one of the new fashion trends but also the best, as they require less waste of natural resources (such as oil) and less emissions of carbon dioxide to produce, than plastic bags.

Plan Your Trips, or Walk
Plan your trip from one shop to another in such a way that you can save some fuel.   Look at shops nearby so you can ride a bike or walk .  Shop local, as it helps your local economy.

Switch Electricity Off 
Before You Go Shopping.  Growing traffic during Christmas weekends shows that most people are out, either visiting someone or shopping.  If you are planning to be out of your house for quite a long period, switch off all unwanted lights and electronic devices.  It’s an effective way to save energy and money, and to protect the environment, starting in your own home.

Buy Products Made From Recycled Materials
Buy what has been made from recycled materials, as they are eco-friendly.  Your choice also shows that you are sincere about “buying sustainable” with recycled items.

Eat Locally 
At Least Once A Week. Organic products are good for YOU and good for your community.

Recycled Christmas Star Decorations

Transform a simple star using recycled materials into a spectacularly unique Christmas star decoration. Decorate your Christmas tree, doors and wall with these funky and good looking ornaments made from recycled waste materials and have a very eco friendly Christmas star decorations.


Driftwood Star
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Plastic Spoon Star

Soda Straw

Beaded Wire

CD Star

Colored Yarn

Rolled Magazine Pages

LacyPaper

Magazine Pages 

Paper Star

Plastic Soda Bottles

Colored Magazine Pages

Soda Can

Bamboo Stick

Colored Beads

Tin Star

Circuit Board

Newspaper

Book Pages

Christmas Paper Rosettes Tutorial

These simple but pretty Christmas rosettes are made from scrapbook paper, wallpaper, magazine colored pages or colored cardstock. Take a look at the video and use this basic technique to turn paper rosettes into a festive decoration.










                                 


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