Green Tips, November 2021

Posted on November 23, 2021 by Green Team

Helping our community members to live more sustainably – for more information on our initiatives or becoming a supporter email us at GreenTeam@templebethelnj.org.

Instead of using wrapping paper or gift bags, wrap holiday gifts in a reusable shopping bag as a bonus gift!

• Help loved ones prepare for the upcoming ban on single use plastic and paper bags in NJ beginning May 2022 and cut down on paper waste
• ChicoBags made from 100% recycled polyester (from recycled soda bottles) https://www.amazon.com/ChicoBag-Original-Reusable-Shopping-Grocery/dp/B006WA9LRA
• Sierra Club reusable bags for a roomy & extremely strong bag that folds up small enough to fit in your pocket https://store.sierraclub.org/eco-chic-reusable-shopping-bags-p172.aspx

Give the gift of time by gifting an experience or service this holiday or check out some great gift options made from recycled materials.

• Gift a restaurant gift card (throw in free babysitting for those with young kids!)
• Buy the bookworm in your family a years subscription to Audible (Silver membership ~ $75 annually)
• Goodfit puzzles made from 100% recycled cardboard (buy 2 puzzles get free shipping!) https://goodfit.us
• Suga yoga mat made in the US from recycled wetsuits https://www.sugamats.com
• So many more options – Search Sustainable Holiday Gifts or Recycled Gifts for lots of great ideas!

Buy locally grown produce or meat from a farm or farmer’s market in your area to make your favorite holiday recipes.

• Cut down on carbon emissions from transporting food from other parts of the world – also gives you fresher food options that don’t spoil on a long journey to your fridge
• Duke’s Farms https://www.dukefarms.org/classes–events/FarmersMarket/
• Griggstown Farms https://griggstownfarm.com/pages/the-store
• Hillsboro Farm Country Market https://hillsborofarm.com/
• Vacchiano Farm https://www.vacchianofarm.com/product
• Many more options in central NJ