Here are some tips to make your Easter holiday less impactful on our environment:
Buy or make Easter baskets made from wood or reeds or engage children in decorating shoebox baskets. A reusable basket can become a tradition used each year with no added cost.
Shred colored construction paper or old comics and use that material in place of plastic grass.
Vow to reuse plastic eggs forever!
When shopping, look for organic, chemical-free items, and don’t forget to bring your own bags.
Say “no” to disposable dishes and utensils and paper napkins! Pull out the good dishes. Be eclectic; it doesn’t have to be a perfect match. If you need more dishes, try your local thrift store. You can tie everything together with a pretty tablecloth and matching cloth napkins.
Use the gifts of God’s earth to decorate your table!