Seasonal & Holidays
Greenwich To Host Virtual Lunch-And-Learn On Reducing Holiday Waste
An upcoming webinar will cover gift-giving, reusable alternatives and ways to reduce waste during holiday celebrations.
GREENWICH, CT — Greenwich residents can learn ways to reduce holiday waste during a virtual lunch-and-learn Friday, Nov. 20, from noon to 1 p.m. The Greenwich Conservation Commission and Waste Free Greenwich will host “Merry, Bright, and Waste-Free Holidays,” according to the Town of Greenwich.
The webinar will cover thoughtful gift-giving, reusable and environmentally friendly alternatives, and waste reduction strategies for holiday traditions. Topics will span gifts, decorations, meals and gatherings, with an emphasis on practical changes residents can make.
The town's announcement encourages residents to consider secondhand or experience-based gifts, support local businesses and find ways to reuse materials. It also highlights the 2026 Merry & Bright Waste-Free Holiday Gift Guide, developed by Waste Free Greenwich. Residents can register through Waste Free Greenwich's events page.
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Source: “Merry, Bright, and Waste-Free Holidays Lunch and Learn” (greenwichct.gov)
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