- Use less lights on your tree and house by using spotlights to light up decorated trees, lawn ornaments and such. Use a timer on lights. CFL spotlights are available.
- Gift wrap alternatives: reusable gift bags, newspapers, old maps, reusable tins, or use actual gifts such as scarves, handkerchiefs or cloth shopping bags.
- Bring back tree-decorating ideas of the past: popcorn garland and cookie ornaments that can be fed to the birds after the holiday.
- Green party ideas: use email “e-vites” in lieu of paper invitations, cloth napkins instead of paper, borrow/rent dishes and silverware instead of paper.
- Natural decoration alternatives: evergreen boughs and pinecones for wreaths, garland and centerpieces.