It’s the most wonderful (and most wasteful) time of the year. Extra cooking and carting food to and from parties typically involve plastic wrap and aluminum foil, disposable pans and spoiled leftovers; gift giving often entails plastic packaging and wrapping paper discarded and destined for landfills.

This holiday season, why not join the movement of planet-loving people who consciously reduce the amount of waste generated by their household?

Angela Andersen, Long Beach Township’s sustainability coordinator, said with regard to how she integrates…