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Hot for the Holidays:
CalRecycle’s 2025 Eco-Friendly Gift Guide
Swap trashy gifts for timeliness, low-waste alternatives
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What You Need to Know
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Californians generate nearly 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, driven by holiday shopping, gift wrap, packaging, celebrations, and unwanted gifts.
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CalRecycle’s 2025 Eco-Friendly Gift Guide offers simple gift ideas that help families reduce waste, save money, and avoid gifts that end up in the trash.
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CalRecycle’s 2025 Eco-Friendly Gift Guide
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, trash increases by nearly 25% as holiday shopping, celebrations, gift wrap, and packaging ramp up. With the holiday season in full swing, CalRecycle is sharing simple gift ideas to help Californians reduce waste.
Top Eco-Friendly Gift Picks for 2025
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Bicycle – New or used, bikes are a fun, healthy way to reduce pollution.
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Cloth Bags and Napkins – Help family and friends ditch single-use items.
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Composter – From small tumblers to large bins, composters keep food and yard waste out of landfills.
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Consumable Treats – Homemade candy, jams, or pickles make thoughtful gifts. Pair coffee, wine, or chocolate with reusable containers.
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Experience Gifts – Concerts, classes, memberships, and more help loved ones create memories, not trash.
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Food Scraps Collection Bin – Countertop or freezer-friendly bins make composting easy.
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LED Lights – A gift basket of bulbs or holiday lights helps loved ones upgrade.
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Plants and Seeds – Live plants, fruit trees, or seeds paired with gardening supplies.
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Rain Barrel – Save water to help landscapes through dry months.
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Rechargeable Batteries – A smart add-on to any electronic gift.
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Reusable Containers – Bottles, coffee cups, sandwich bags, and mess kits reduce waste all year.
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Subscriptions – Streaming, fitness, or music apps keep giving without clutter.
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Transit Passes – Encourage car-free travel with bus, train, or light-rail passes.
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Vintage and Durable Goods – Antiques, linens, and quality tools built to last.
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