But you can make them greener…
Naturally, by buying your tree from local, sustainable or eco-certified Christmas tree farms like Yule Tree, Santa & Sons, Silver Mountain, or Holiday Farms. Generally farms plant one to three trees for every one that is cut. Post holiday bliss, find a tree recycler at www.earth911.com.
For Hanukkah, be conscious about your choice of illumination. Classic paraffin candles are often made from petroleum byproducts. Thus air contaminants in the fumes are same as substances found in paint and varnish removers. Don’t inhale, even if gradma’s kvetching makes you want to get high! Instead, use natural choices such as beeswax and soy… healthier for you, your family, and your environment.
For any holiday occasion…wrap your gifts with natural burlap or linen - try an organic-herb Wreath or Bush – and hang LED lights which are 90% more efficient, emit less heat, and last longer than traditional Holiday lights.
Lastly, if Holiday gift-shopping eludes you, and buying your loved ones a Green Home is out of the budget… come to this weekend’s CONSCIOUS HOLIDAY GIFT BAZAAR! !
When:
Saturday, December 12 from 10:00am to 8:00 pm
Sunday, December 13 from 10:00am to 6:00pm
Where: LAX HILTON
5711 W. Century Blvd, Los Angeles
Gifts for the holidays, gifts for the home, and gifts for the soul!
Happy Holidays ~ Be well, be green ~ Karen Nation, EcoBroker

The long list of green home features include radiant-heat floors, tankless water heater, dual flush toilets, recycled denim insulation, quartz countertops, recycled glass-mosaic tiles, zeroVOC paints and finishes, EnergyStar rated windows and roof, and other energy-efficent features. 