Greenwich To Host Virtual Lunch-And-Learn On Reducing Holiday Waste

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.

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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.

Source: "Merry, Bright, and Waste-Free Holidays Lunch and Learn" (greenwichct.gov)