3 Green Holiday Greeting Card Ideas—Cut the Waste, Keep the Thought

Here are some eco-friendly ways to share good wishes this season. With some 1.6 billion Christmas cards sold in the United States each season, these alternatives could help ease the environmental impact.
3 Green Holiday Greeting Card Ideas—Cut the Waste, Keep the Thought
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In the days of online socializing, getting a card or letter in the mail—finding something other than bills or flyers in your mailbox—can be a real treat.

The Greeting Card Association website states that Americans buy 1.6 billion Christmas cards each year. This would require harvesting roughly 300,000 trees.
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