I don’t want to put a lump in anyone’s throat, but alas, it will be here before we know it. I am referring to the fast approaching holiday season. I am going to make a concerted effort to eliminate the excess waste created by the holidays and attempt to have a “green” holiday season. One doesn’t need to abandon their current holiday traditions but maybe just tweak a few of the ways we do things. Consider a living Christmas tree, there are many farms that will deliver a tree in its root ball that can be planted in your backyard or be returned to the farm after Christmas. One farm I looked into even has a delivery and pickup date. How easy is that? If you do buy an already cut tree, go for the organic variety. Most conventional trees are grown with synthetic pesticides and herbicides. Local Harvest has a list of organic tree farms. Another thought is to buy LED lights rather than traditional incandescent bulbs. Gaiam sells both LED lights and solar powered strands as does a site called Inirgee. Enjoy the spirit of the holidays by giving back to the planet.