Sweep up - Sweep up and reuse lawn care products that fall on streets, sidewalks and driveways. Composting leaves recycles nutrients. Leaves can also be used as mulch for plants. If you have less than two inches of leaves covering your lawn, make several passes over them with a power mower. Shredding leaves into a fine, thin layer will give grass valuable nutrients.
Bag leaves for pickup as a last resort.
Resourceful landscaping - By planting native plants, you reduce waste by using less fertilizer. Planting shade trees that act as a canopy and windbreak can also cut down your home's heating and cooling bills. An eco-friendly way for wrapping gifts Make your own wrapping paper. Best of all, it's good for the environment. Buy brown recycled mailing paper on a big roll and cut it to size to wrap your gifts.