Five Easy Ways to Have a Green Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Is Only Two Days Away Though it can be a challenge, the holidays can be a good time to practice several GreenLiving skills and lifestyle choices. Several ways to stay "green" during Thanksgiving include: 1) Manage food waste : A big component in many Thanksgiving celebrations is a meal shared by family and/ or friends. If hosting this year, try to set up a buffet style meal so that everyone can get the portion of food they would like, instead of being served too much (or too little!) and wasting excess food. If attending a Thanksgiving celebration: try to wait between courses before getting more food, to avoid getting too much and wasting excess. 2) Compost when possible : After the Thanksgiving meal, some of the food scraps can be composted. Remember: avoid dairy products and bones, but any organic material such as shells, vegetables, and fruits can be put in the compost bin. Learn more about composting here . 3) Avoid unnecessary waste : Try ...