Enjoy the holidays while treading lightly on the planet

December 1, 2008 By Cynthia Sewell

Have you been dreaming of a green Christmas? With a little bit of effort - maybe much less than you thought - you and your family can enjoy the holiday and help save the planet at the same time.

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GrayMouser - Dec 01, 2008
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Rules for a green holiday:
#1) Don't drive.
#2) Don't fly.
#3) Don't go by water unless it is wind powered.
#4) Don't burn wood, natural gas, propane, etc.

Enjoy!
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MikeB - Dec 01, 2008
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You forgot
#5)Don't exhale. CO2 pollution results.
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mikiwud - Dec 02, 2008
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I am starting a business selling LIVES for these cranks who need TO GET ONE!
According to Big Al and little Jim we have only 10 years before meltdown (again or still), so enjoy yourself!
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GrayMouser - Dec 02, 2008
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I am starting a business selling LIVES for these cranks who need TO GET ONE!
According to Big Al and little Jim we have only 10 years before meltdown (again or still), so enjoy yourself!

Party like it's 1999?

#5)Don't exhale. CO2 pollution results.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that one. 8(
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