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I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas - Gifts Decorations and Recipes that Use Less and Mean More - cover

I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas - Gifts Decorations and Recipes that Use Less and Mean More

Anna Getty

Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC

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Summary

The author and green living expert shares savvy tips on how to celebrate Christmas in ways that are eco-friendly and cost-conscious. 
 
Anna Getty—a chef, writer, mother, and organic living expert—helps families reduce their carbon footprint and save money while enjoying the festive traditions of Christmas. Anna advises how to best choose a tree (real or fake?), mitigate the negative effects of holiday travel, recycle post-holiday, and more.  
 
Anna also shares favorite holiday recipes for organic appetizers and homemade craft ideas such as pinecone wreaths and recycled sweater pillows. With inspiring photographs, extensive resources, and advice from the “Lazy Environmentalist” Josh Dorfman, Seventh Generation’s Jeffrey Hollender, and other leading eco-experts, families might just find that these tips help them stay green all year long—the perfect New Year’s resolution!
Available since: 07/01/2010.
Print length: 188 pages.

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