San Antonio residents looking for ways to be more environmentally sustainable this holiday season can start their search at a new eco-focused market at San Antonio College on Saturday., Americans produce an estimated 25% more waste during the holiday season, translating to roughly 25 million tons of extra garbage generated between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Eco Centro, San Antonio’s community center for environmental and community sustainability, will be hosting the first Green Santa Sustainable Holiday Market, offering locals a chance to shop for unique, eco-friendly gifts and decorations while supporting sustainability in the community. The market will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Attendees will be able to explore a variety of booths featuring minimal waste products, handmade gifts and green holiday decorations. Vendors will include a sourdough maker, a woodworker, a hot glass jewelry maker and local clubs from SAC selling reusable grocery bags made out of recycled T-shirts.