It is estimated that between Thanksgivings and New Year’s household waste increases by 25%, most of it coming from excessive packaging, leftover food, wrapping paper and plastic bags. According to Recycle Works of San Mateo County, a whopping 4 million tons of trash comes from wrapping paper and disposable shopping bags!   To do your part to help reduce this amount, invest in a reusable shopping bag. Many grocery stores will even give them out for free if you ask for one. Reusable Continue Reading