It’s the most wonderful wasteful time of the year. Between gift wrap, junky decor, and too-much food, the volume of trash Americans produce jumps 23% every December. Don’t stress! We made you a present that can help: A 12-day plan to easily revamp how you shop, cook, and decorate—without sucking any joy out of the season.

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Contributors: Rich Brown, Leslie Horn Peterson, Angely Mercado, Liza Schoenfein, Gabriella Vigoreaux

Editors: Corinne Iozzio, Sara Kiley Watson

Illustrator: Sam Woolley Page designer: Taryn Wood

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