Don’t let the “Grease Goblin” spoil your holiday fun! To send him on his
way: place excess amounts of oil and grease from holiday cooking and cleaning in
collection containers, scrape oil and grease off of kitchen utensils and
equipments, and keep grease out of wash water. Never pour oil and grease down
the drain, and avoid using hot water to wash the grease away from substances.
Avoid placing food scraps such as turkey bones, potato peels and celery down the
drain. Potato peels swell when wet, blocking the drain, and celery strands can
jam the blades of in-sink garbage disposals.
Plan meals wisely and practice portion control. If faced with leftovers, place
them in plastic containers or bags and send them home with guests or save them
for later.
Use decorative reusable boxes and bags for gift giving instead of
wrapping paper. If you must wrap, use comics, old calendars or fabric.
Purchase rechargeable batteries.
Get a tree that can be planted or mulched following the holiday season.
Give "green" gifts that do not require wrapping, such as
gift certificates or a charitable donation in the recipient's name.
Recycle used ribbons, bows and decorative wrappings.
Use reusable bags when shopping. Return plastic bags to stores for
recycling.
Decorate your tree with natural ornaments such as pinecones, flowers and dried fruits.
Reduce waste and save money by purchasing larger rolls of film.
Use reusable plates, cups and silverware instead of disposables.
If you would like additional information on source
reduction, contact DPPEA at (919) 715-6500 or (800) 763-0136.
DON’T
LET
THE HOLIDAYS
GO TO YOUR WASTE!