For Roseville, Trimming The Trash During The Holidays

From Roseville City Hall weekly news update:

Many of us will try to watch our waist this holiday season, but don’t forget to watch your waste.

On a typical day each of us creates about six pounds of garbage. During the holidays we create 25 percent more trash.

By taking a few simple steps we can trim our trash without curtailing the cheer.

Gift Wrap
Many people are surprised to find out their gift wrapping paper is not recyclable. Typical gift wrap has metal and other things in it to make it shiny and attractive. Unfortunately those things make it incompatible with other paper at the paper mill.

Instead use gift bags which can be reused and recycled. Other suggestions include using the Sunday comics or paper colored by the kids or using a scarf to wrap the present which then becomes part of the gift.

Stop Stuffing the Stocking with Stuff

For many people what makes the holidays bright is time spent with family and loved ones. So give gifts of time and love instead of another sweater or knickknack. Buy a skating pass, golf pass or Roseville Parks and Recreation Gift Certificate.

How about a coupon for a night of free babysitting? Try a gift certificate to a restaurant or tickets to a concert. If you have a special talent such as baking or crafting, make a gift using your skills.

Find more ideas at www.reduce.org