There are many holidays the end the year. These involve parties, family get-togethers, and the giving gifts. However, celebrations Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the New Year can create a lot trash. The USA's Environmental Protection Agency estimates that household waste increases 25 per cent the holiday period. Miriam Holsinger, co-president of Eureka Recycling, urges us to carefully separate what we throw . She said: "It really does make a difference if you just take a little extra time to put those boxes and those bottles and cans the blue bin." Engineering professor Dan Hoornweg said we should avoid producing waste as much as possible the first place.
Various experts have reported how best to deal holiday waste. Professor Hoornweg advised people to be aware and follow the recycling policies their town. He said different places have different rules. Ms Holsinger asked people to be careful when they throw away things electronics, toys, and Christmas lights. Other experts also offered great advice. One said it was good to think ahead to reduce waste. She said one idea was to buy "experiences stuff". This means buying someone a ticket to see a play or concert, instead buying a present that comes lots of packaging and a cardboard box. She also recommended giving people digital cards and gift cards.
