Sustainable Celebrations by Mieko Matsumoto https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9 As we look to the future and the possibility of celebrating together, we would like to share tips and practices to do so sustainably. en-us 2021-02-20 00:31:53 UTC 2023-02-16 00:31:24 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f331.png Sustainable Food Choices bmcoston1 https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1225186975 1.Buy seasonal produce
2. Eat a more planty based diet
3.Buy fair trade items
4.Start a small garden of your own
5.Shop for bulk items
6.Eat fewer processed and 
    packaged foods
7.Compost food waste
8. Reuse bags
9. Do not toss leftovers--use in a 
soup or stew


]]> 2021-02-22 07:37:12 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1225186975 Sustainable Party Preparations bmcoston1 https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1225214930 1. Rice Paper Lanterns and 
2. Garlands
3. Biodegradable Confetti
4. Make felt party hats
5. Use compostable plates, cups, 
and utensils

]]> 2021-02-22 07:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1225214930 Sustainble Gift Giving bmcoston1 https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1229498675 1. Make your own eco-friendly
    cleaning products with essential
    oils
2. Wool dryer balls replace the
    need  for fabric softener and
    dryer sheets
3. a personalized photo calendar
    made with recycled paper  


]]> 2021-02-23 02:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1229498675 Sustainable Grad Gifts bmcoston1 https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1304725013 "16 Eco Friendly Graduation Gifts"
"5 Eco-Friendly Graduation Gift Ideas"

"10 Green Gifts for Recent Graduates"

"5 Great Grad Gifts that are Meaningful and Green"
]]> 2021-03-13 02:04:13 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1304725013 Plants as Gifts https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1346150298 Giving a plant as a gift is a wonderful way to show care and appreciation without contributing to generation of waste and use of plastic and other resoruces.  It is a living thing that brightens any home or office - and perhaps can get the recipient more interested in growing other plants.  Here are some tips:
Plant Gift Considerations
The 12 Best Plants to Give
Tips and Ideas for Giving Plants as Gifts



]]> 2021-03-24 03:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1346150298 Make a LEI... https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1363258990 Giving a lei is a great gift that represents the host culture of Hawai'i and is fitting for most occasions, especially graduation. Lei can be made from almost anything.... foliage (and other natural materials) is more traditional and great for compost, but you can use almost anything, including paper, string, candy, and money. The fact that you made it yourself makes it even more special,  and online examples and tutorials are plentiful! Plumeria is one of my favorites because it's easy to make and easily found all over.]]> 2021-03-29 08:26:41 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1363258990 Turn a gift card into a LEI https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1363287241 Use a hole punch in an unimportant corner of the gift card, then string onto some kind of cordage.  Reuse a lanyard or other string if you can, the gift is the card.  You can really personalize the gift even when the card isn't so costly by choosing someplace fitting for that person, whether that's Home Depot, Saver's, Starbucks, Foodland, or Subway.]]> 2021-03-29 08:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1363287241 BYO containers for leftovers https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1363290312 Bring your own reusables instead of using single use styrofoam, paper, plastic, and foil. Less likely to spill on the way home and easier to reheat, and probably more space-friendly to your fridge.]]> 2021-03-29 08:40:33 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1363290312 Support/Shop Local https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1363350236 Prepare meals with local produce, or purchase from a small local business.  Your support to these businesses are especially urgent during this time, when many are one the verge of closing.]]> 2021-03-29 09:08:32 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1363350236 Incorporate Seasonal Foliage https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1363358513 "Use what get". By using what's available, materials may be lower cost or even free. You could also add extra significance, such as accenting with a favorite flower, plant, or color. ]]> 2021-03-29 09:12:37 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1363358513 DIY Natural confetti https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1363369489 Use a hole punch with either natural plant materials or the appropriate paper, and avoid any glitter.]]> 2021-03-29 09:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1363369489 Portable Eating Utensils ltakeno https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1367144087 This portable eating utensil pouch fits easily in any bag or even your car.  Take it whenever you eat out, potluck at the park, etc. Roll the dirty utensils up in the fabric, wash at home, and reuse for next time! (Pouch made from an old blouse.)]]> 2021-03-30 08:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1367144087 Holiday Book Advent Calendar miekofm1 https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1376890262 Wrap (use reusable wrapping) a holiday book (owned or borrowed from the library) for each day leading up to Christmas! This book is wrapped using a festive holiday dishtowel and ribbon. Pack away holiday books after the year is over so that they seem brand new next year!]]> 2021-04-01 22:11:56 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1376890262 Give the Gift of Lei miekofm1 https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1376892814 Make a lei using flowers from your yard and give it as a gift! Encourage the recipient to return the leaves and flowers to the ground when they are finished enjoying the lei. ]]> 2021-04-01 22:14:07 UTC https://padlet.com/miekofm1/911vit7sqp75nwx9/wish/1376892814