Environment and Food Industry

I woke up this morning and took out the trash and recycling.  Both bins in the garage were overflowing with a few bags surrounding them on the garage floor.  No matter how we try to cut back, the holidays still come with loads of boxes, wrapping paper, food containers and more stuff.  As great as it is to share food, fun and gift giving with family and friends, is all of the material excess really necessary?  It’s the people who surround us, the good will, and the memories that really matter, right?