Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to Traditional Christmas Lighting

Millions of lights are used to decorate and illuminate the Christmas season, but traditional light bulbs are a huge drain on energy. Thankfully there are more environmentally friendly alternatives to the traditional Christmas light bulb. LED Christmas lighting uses significantly less electricity and lasts much longer than traditional bulbs. A large number of retailers are offering LED Christmas lighting this holiday season.

Environmentally Friendly Alternatives to the Traditional Christmas Tree

There are over two billion Christians in the world and many in North America and Europe are following the time honoured tradition of decorating a Christmas tree. This Christmas millions of Christmas trees have been bought around the world. The question is what type of tree is best for the environment? Here is a review of some of the options available today.

Global Warming and the Shortage of Mistletoe

The effects of climate change are ubiquitous, and this year it is even impacting the availability of mistletoe. Droughts, one of the corollaries of global warming, is behind the shortage. The small parasitic plant grows on trees in humid climates in Europe and the US. Because of dry conditions in the southern US, and Texas in particular, most of this years crop comes from Europe.

Seasons Greetings from The Green Market

To everyone that works on behalf of the environment, thanks for all you do to help make this world a greener place. To the business owners and entrepreneurs who have invested time and money in environmental concerns, thank you for showing leadership that will not only enhance your bottom line, but will help to make this world more sustainable. Above all thank you for giving to future generations.

In the spirit of the holiday we want to thank the thousands of people who made 2010 such a fantastic year for The Green Market. We also want to thank you for contributing to the growth of The Green Market and we look forward to your ongoing support.

The ending of one year and the beginning of another is a natural time to take stock of all that was accomplished in the past 12 months. It is also a time to hope for the New Year. Looking back during this holiday season, we've come to realize that this past year has been nothing short of amazing. We can hardly believe how much has happened in 2010.

We’ve come along way in the last 12 months and couldn't have done it without your support. We are pleased with the many issues we have addressed this year and we're excited about the important issues we will cover in 2011. We have big plans for 2011 and we look forward to sharing it all with you.

We are truly grateful for your encouragement and support.

Wishing you a Happy Holiday and a Prosperous New Year

Warm regards,
Richard Matthews