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Dream ‘Green’ this year

THIS YEAR many North
Shore residents are dreaming
of a “Green Christmas” along
with a jug of eggnog, a roaring
fire and a list of all those green
things they can do in the holi-
day season to save money and
protect the environment.

Here is the Greater Vancouver
Regional District's (GVRD) list of
op, 10 green dream tips:

«Send cards made of recycled
paper. or make your own cards from
last year collection,

2. Say “no” to extra bags and
boxes. when you are shopping, Take
your own shopping bag, or, place all
‘of your purchases in the first bags
J you receive,

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Not every gift needs wrap-
ping. Give gift certificates or tickets
tou play, concert or sporting event,
Sponsor a child overseas or make a
charitable donation in’ someone's
name.

4. Give the gift of time, Offer to
walk dogs, babysit, garden or take
someone ona winter picnic,

3. Wrap gifts in reusable bags,
boxes, baskets. cantainers or jars.
Use a searf, ten towel or pair of
socks to wrap your gift.

6. Give a copy of /01. Uses for

Your Old Shoes ‘N Other Stuff, a
nifty guide full of tips for making
the most of things you have in vour
home. and a listing of places where
items can be repaired or reused.
Call the GVRD at 436-6802 to find
out where you can purchase the
guide,

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build a bird house or bake cookies.
9, When you are entertaining,

avoid disposable napkins, plates

and cutlery, Make name tags from
7. Magazine subscriptions or old cards and wrapping

anual passes to the Vancouver 10. After the hodiday, recycle

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“reusable” gifts, to nature. Call the Recycling Hotline
8. Make your awn gifts. Gather (732-9253) for information on tree

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