Reducing holiday waste this season [Video]

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s easy to forget how shopping can affect not only our wallets, but the amount of waste going to landfills.

According to the city, Edmontonians produce nearly double the amount of waste in December compared to the rest of the year, thanks to the shopping-heavy season.

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The City of Edmonton says it doesn’t take much for residents to minimize their waste during the holidays.

Reducing waste

Edmonton’s Reuse Centre, located at 6835 83 St., is hosting a Waste-Less Holiday Market on Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market offers locally-made gifts created from reused materials while using minimal packaging.

Online shopping also produces more waste due to the packaging associated with shipping a product. The city says people can reduce their waste by buying locally-sourced items.

Buying non-traditional gifts including event tickets, …