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| Oven roasted turkey is common fare for Christmas and Thanksgiving celebrations. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
#2. Buy whole foods. This means you buy foods that aren’t prepared already and sitting in a box or package at the store. This is an environmentally-conscious way to celebrate because you’re not putting all the packaging into landfills.
Additionally, processed foods are less healthy for you, contribute to emissions, and take tremendous energy to make. If you buy organic, whole foods then you’re also ensuring that no harmful chemicals were used to grow your food. If you buy locally grown foods then you’re also contributing to your local economy. And the food didn’t have to travel thousands of miles, and use natural resources, to get to your table. It's a win-win all around!
#3. Use your own dishes. When serving a large group of people it’s tempting to use paper or disposable dishware. Even serving dishes are sometimes easier if they’re made from aluminum or plastic. However, this material goes right into landfills. Instead, use your own dishes and recruit everyone to help clean up. With many helping hands, it'll be done in a jiffy.
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| Thanksgiving day dinner. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) |
#5. Decorate naturally. Autumn is a beautiful time of the year and nature provides some amazing decorations. Pine cones, leaves, dried flowers and vines make wonderful holiday decorations. Skip the paper and plastic ones and enjoy what nature provides.
Being eco-conscious on Thanksgiving is as easy as following the basic principles of reduce, reuse and recycle. Stay close to home, take advantage of your local resources and shop for whole, organic, and locally grown foods. Happy Thanksgiving!!
