Making some greener resolutions this year? We doubt you’re alone. This is a great time to make changes to your lifestyle that will benefit you, your community and the planet.

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All the crew at ecoki wish you a wonderful Christmas and holiday season! May it be filled with fun get togethers, heart-warming moments, and everything else that makes the season bright.

This is it. The final week. Christmas is sitting just five days away and a load of folks are still scrambling for those last minute gifts on their list. All of a sudden we’re remembering to buy one more thing here and two more things there… And suddenly, we’re feeling a little overwhelmed.

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For many people the holidays are a time of excess. Excessive drinking, excessive eating (I had three desserts at Thanksgiving…), excessive shopping, et cetera. And every holiday season that amounts to a 25% increase in landfill waste.

Everyone knows that the true spirit of Christmas can be lost in the capitalist pursuit of acquiring more “stuff.” This “stuff” is usually unremarkable, forgettable clutter that we give just because it’s that time of the year.

I can’t lie. I really, really like Christmas gift wrap. I love looking at the glowing Santas, oh-so-jolly, and the glittery snowflakes, sprinkled gracefully on the paper. In my heart I know it’s a waste – but my holiday spirit tells me otherwise.

Looking for ideas for the holiday season? Check out our article Gifting green for those extras on your list for teachers, babysitters and more!