{"id":33896,"date":"2023-11-30T18:20:03","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T23:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/?p=33896"},"modified":"2023-11-30T18:20:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T23:20:05","slug":"fun-challenges-will-help-families-homes-go-green-this-holiday-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/fun-challenges-will-help-families-homes-go-green-this-holiday-season\/","title":{"rendered":"Fun challenges will help families, homes go green this holiday season"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Christmas trees and holly aren\u2019t the only ways you can incorporate a bit of green into your festivities this holiday season \u2013 a few simple challenges can help you go green and win some prizes as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ahead of this Holiday Season, the Town of Aurora has launched the Holiday Eco Challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis December, the Town of Aurora invites residents and community members to embrace the spirit of sustainability and eco-friendly living with our exciting Holiday Eco Challenge,\u201d said the Town in a statement. \u201cJoin us in making a positive impact on the environment while celebrating the holiday season.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By downloading a Bingo Card-style game sheet from the municipal website, you\u2019ll be able to cross off boxes of a variety of eco challenges. The more spaces you fill up, the better your chances of winning a \u201cSustainable Gift Pack with eco-friendly goodies, perfect for starting the New Year on a green note.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants can also chart their journey on social media platforms by using the hashtag #AuroraHolidayChallenge and mentioning the Town using @townofaurora.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Challenges include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Jingle Bells, Plastic Smells! \u2013 Use reusable dishes and cutlery for holiday get-togethers;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I\u2019m Dreaming of a Meatless Christmas \u2013 Try a vegetarian meal;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have a Cup of Cheer \u2013 with a reusable mug;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gift experiences instead of physical goods;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have Yourself an Upcycled Little Christmas \u2013 Find a new life for an old toy\/item;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And much more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants are invited to snap a photo of their Bingo card to <a href=\"mailto:cshaver@aurora.ca\">cshaver@aurora.ca<\/a> by January 3, 2024 for a chance to win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more, and to download your Bingo-style card, visit aurora.ca\/HolidayEcoChallenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>By Brock Weir<br \/>Editor<br \/>Local Journalism Initiative Reporter<\/strong><\/p>\n\r\n<a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-facebook nolightbox\" data-provider=\"facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33896&#038;t=Fun%20challenges%20will%20help%20families%2C%20homes%20go%20green%20this%20holiday%20season&#038;s=100&#038;p&#091;url&#093;=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33896&#038;p&#091;images&#093;&#091;0&#093;=&#038;p&#091;title&#093;=Fun%20challenges%20will%20help%20families%2C%20homes%20go%20green%20this%20holiday%20season\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Facebook\" title=\"Share on Facebook\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/facebook.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-twitter nolightbox\" data-provider=\"twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33896&#038;text=Like%3F\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px;margin-right:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"twitter\" title=\"Share on Twitter\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/twitter.png\" \/><\/a><a class=\"synved-social-button synved-social-button-share synved-social-size-24 synved-social-resolution-single synved-social-provider-mail nolightbox\" data-provider=\"mail\" rel=\"nofollow\" title=\"Share by email\" href=\"mailto:?subject=Fun%20challenges%20will%20help%20families%2C%20homes%20go%20green%20this%20holiday%20season&#038;body=Like%3F:%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.newspapers-online.com%2Fauroran%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F33896\" style=\"font-size: 0px;width:24px;height:24px;margin:0;margin-bottom:5px\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"mail\" title=\"Share by email\" class=\"synved-share-image synved-social-image synved-social-image-share\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" style=\"display: inline;width:24px;height:24px;margin: 0;padding: 0;border: none;box-shadow: none\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newspapers-online.com\/auroran\/wp-content\/plugins\/social-media-feather\/synved-social\/image\/social\/regular\/48x48\/mail.png\" \/><\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Christmas trees and holly aren\u2019t the only ways you can incorporate a bit of green into your festivities this holiday season \u2013 a few simple challenges can help you go green and win some prizes as well. 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