Remember those less fortunate and donate those outgrown or no longer used clothes and toys. After the holidays Save packing material, boxes, wrapping and tissue paper to use later in the year or next holiday season. Use leftover giftwrap to line shelves and dresser drawers. Cut up leftover wrap to make scratch pads. Recycle your tree.
Some communities make discarded holiday trees into mulch for use in community parks.
Send used holiday cards and all occasion cards to charitable groups that recycle them. Rest the car. Walk or bicycle at least one car-errand a week. Install water-saving devices in your toilet and shower. Use a reusable coffee cup at work.