Going Green for the Holidays.

As we are all quite aware, the holidays are not creeping up on us. They are coming at us full speed ahead and before we know it, our families will be gathering around the table for the yearly dysfunction that we all love to dread.

That being said, for the next few weeks we will be offering ideas for you to Go Green for the holiday season. If you have any suggestions and would like to contribute or be interviewed, please contact us. whosGREENsboro@gmail.com

• Look for locally made gifts - many gifts in today's marketplace come from halfway around the world, and the impact of transportation contributes significantly to greenhouse emissions and global warming. Greensboro is chock full of local artisans and creative folks who would love to keep the love here in our city. This is how these folks make their living. In today's economy, it makes perfect sense to help out our follow residents.

• Choose gifts made from recycled sources - many individuals and small businesses have developed great products using recycled materials. Supporting these businesses helps reduce the waste stream while promoting the concept of making best use of available materials.

• Give 'battery-free' gifts - About 40% of all battery sales occur during the holiday season. Discarded batteries are an environmental hazard. Even rechargeable batteries find their way into the waste stream eventually. That's a heap of batteries!!

• Re-gift the unwanted gifts- what else are you going to do with those candles and lion head fountains??? In today's "Green" world, re-gifting is a no-brainer!!! Just make sure you dont re-gift the "gifter"

Later this week we will offer suggestions on lead free toys for the kids. Thanks for reading this blog and please pass us around and share with your social networks!!!!