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November 2022: Giving the Gift of Sustainability

While the holiday season is full of so much cheer and celebration, the season of giving can also be filled with a lot of waste. Between presents, wrapping paper, shopping bags, food scraps and decorations, Americans throw out 25% more trash in the winter holiday season. All of the festivities are fun, but how can you partake in the holiday celebration without contributing to all of the holiday waste? Here are some tips to help you enjoy the holiday sustainably.