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Each year after the holidays, greeting cards join ribbons and wrapping paper in the giant pile of seasonal trash. But this year, you can decrease your waste by sending cards that aren't made from trees or with harsh chemical dyes.
Since its launch, Tree-Free Greetings has made a commitment to producing greeting cards that don't require killing trees. The cards are made from "sweet paper," which is a combination of leftover sugar cane, recycled fibers and post-consumer waste. Not only are the cards and envelopes eco-friendly, but artists create the designs exclusively for the company and use soy-based ink, which makes the cards even easier to recycle.
Sparkle, an employee at The Third Planet, 846 Massachusetts St., says the combination of materials in the sweet paper is different for every card and envelope, which makes each one unique. The Third Planet sells an array of Tree-
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Spread eco-friendly cheer this season with green greetings, cards like this one from Tree-Free Greetings.
Green your holiday hellos
Free Greetings' products, including sets of cards, tissue paper and gift bags.
If you still have last year's greeting cards lying around and are looking for a way to save money this holiday season, another great way to stay green is to reuse your old cards. Simply cut the design off the front of an old card and paste it to your own (recycled) paper.
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December 11,2008
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