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7 Ways to Make Business Holiday Gifting More Sustainable Sending gifts to customers and clients this holiday season? USE RECYCLED PACKING MATERIALS Source supplies from vendors that focus on recycled materials or use packing materials you already have for shipping. STEER CLEAR OF STYROFOAM® foam, commonly known by the brand Styrofoam, isn’t recyclable. Use shredded paper (not packing peanuts) to protect goods. SHOP LOCAL Buy from local vendors when possible. That cuts down on packaging transportation costs, resources and pollution. MAKE GIFTS MATTER Cut down on packaging when you opt for digital gift cards or products with a small footprint. SPREAD KNOWLEDGE Teach clients and customers how they can responsibly recycle packaging. Include a card with easy directions. LEAVE OFF EXTRA PACKAGING Flimsy plastic typically can’t be recycled. If it’s not necessary, don’t shrink-wrap products. 1 2 5 7 3 4 6 CHOOSE RECYCLABLE SUPPLIES Give recipients the opportunity to recycle packaging. Foil-backed, sparkly and glittery wrapping paper aren’t recyclable. Visit RecyclingSimplified.com to learn more.