If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year for your family, neighbors and friends, here are some easy ways to make the celebration a little greener:
- Avoid using disposable plastic, Styrofoam or paper plates and replace them with reusable ones.
- Use cloth napkins, if it’s practical with your number of guests.
- Use stainless or silverware, instead of plastic.
- Use glass, or ceramic cups and mugs.
- Compost your kitchen food scraps from Thanskgiving, remembering you cannot compost meat or grease.
- Reuse plastic margarine tubs or yoghurt containers for storing Thanksgiving leftovers.
- Lower the lights to create a warm ambiance that’s relaxing. You could use sustainable candles to create a flattering light, keeping in mind safety at all times.
- Keep a recycle trash can in your kitchen so that it’s easy for your guests to see and use.
- Buy locally grown fruit and vegetables to prepare your Holiday food. It will taste delicious and be more eco-friendly. Try the local Farmer’s Market for produce.
- REMEMBER, it’s good to be passionate about “Being Green”, but don’t spend your Thanksgiving preaching! Your guests are there to have fun and enjoy your good food, drink and excellent company. Hopefully seeing your great ideas will encourage others to follow suit.
ENJOY!
