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ShareGreen Holiday CardsMy last snail mail letter to a friend was probably sent a good 20 years ago; admittedly I was never a prolific letter-writer. Nowadays I almost always choose electronic over paper communications for cost, the environment and speed – I type much faster than I write, and instant delivery brings instant gratification. With the holidays however, sentiment trumps rationality and in previous years I’ve sent paper holiday cards. An estimated 2 billion paper Christmas cards were sent last year If you are wondering about electronic vs. paper holiday cards, Treehugger.com But if you are committed to sending paper cards, there are still greener choices available. Lower-Impact FiberMany cards now have postconsumer recycled content. Others offer cards made from hemp, potato starch and other fibers. Conservatree Design for Re-UseNew Leaf Paper St. Jude’s Ranch for Children Greetings with SupportMany holiday cards also support environmental causes. Organizations selling holiday cards range from Audubon Wishing you and your community a happy winter season and great start for 2011, Jackie |
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. This accounts for nearly 30% of all paper greeting cards sent – enough for every person in the United States to receive 6 cards. I don’t see this tradition going away anytime soon, but thankfully there are many choices for greener holiday cards.