Tag: holidays

What a COVID Christmas Might Look Like- and What It Could Do To the Environment

November 4, 2020

By: Lindsay Cook It’s the most wonderful time of the year, but in 2020, that almost seems impossible. Still, either out of habit or hope, many people have already begun buying gifts for the coming holiday season. But in the midst of this unprecedented historical moment, we should ask ourselves: what exactly will the season … More What a COVID Christmas Might Look Like- and What It Could Do To the Environment

Joy to the Earth: 7 Ways to Be Gentler on the Environment This Holiday Season

December 2, 2019

By: Denali Selent With the holidays just around the corner, it’s easy to slip up when it comes to making conscientious and eco-friendly decisions. The not-so-merry-and-bright side to the holidays includes increased waste production, high emissions of greenhouse gases and a plethora of other issues. However, you don’t need to sacrifice the joys of the … More Joy to the Earth: 7 Ways to Be Gentler on the Environment This Holiday Season

Putting the “Green” in the Christmas Season: Sustainable Christmas Trees

January 24, 2013

The celebration of Christmas continues to change through the years, as technology and consumerism brings more technological wonders of decoration to use in our houses.  The purchase of artificial, plastic trees has also increased in the 2000’s, as convenience trumps tradition in most modern households. However, while one may think that refraining in cutting down … More Putting the “Green” in the Christmas Season: Sustainable Christmas Trees