The holiday season can be a time of great consumption, but it is still possible to create plenty of memories while also staying low waste. The Regional District of Central Okanagan is encouraging residents to make memories, not garbage, by making thoughtful decisions about shopping, shipping, packaging gifts, cooking, decorations and more. Thoughtful gift giving can dramatically reduce the amount of packaging and wrapping that accumulates and may encourage opportunities to create new holiday traditions.
“There are plenty of ways to give thoughtful low waste gifts,” says Cynthia Coates, Supervisor Solid Waste Services. “This could include creative gift wrapping using reusable or recycled materials, giving the gift of experiences, sharing meals or treats or tangible gifts that last.”
Looking for low waste gift ideas to get you started? Give some of the suggestions below a try:
For more ideas, visit rdco.com/creatememories. The webpage includes fun, festive and friendly resources courtesy of our partners at Metro Vancouver to help you make memories, not garbage this holiday season.
Email recycle@rdco.com or call the Regional Waste Reduction Office at 250-469-6250 for more information.