By Guest Blogger Mark Verner
Here are some tips to plan an Eco-Friendly Thanksgiving…
1. Send eco-friendly invitations made of 100% post consumer recycled paper, or made of hemp, banana stalks, organic cotton, or bamboo. Better yet, just send an evite, no paper required.
2. Suggest carpooling. Encourage guests to carpool to your Thanksgiving dinner.
3. Buy an organic Free-Range Turkey. Also purchase everything you can that is organic: milk, meat, veggies, fruits, etc.
4. Purchase organic wines.
5. Reduce packaging. When you go to the store to buy items that have the least amount of packaging and try to buy packaging that is environmentally friendly.
6. If you have to use paper plates, be sure to purchase dinnerware that is biodegradable.
7. Reuse decorations from last year. Use items from your back yard and fall fabric colors to make a nice centerpiece.
8. Plant a tree. Winter season is a good time to plant trees and shrubs so take this time to plant a tree and keep the green growing.
9. If you’re like most people, you will most likely have a lot of leftovers after your Thanksgiving feast. Instead of cramming all of those leftovers into the fridge to rot away, why not donate all of your leftovers to your local shelter or food bank? Be sure to call before your party to arrange pickup or delivery. Or you can send your guests home with little leftover doggie-bags!
10. Say Thanks!
Labels: Going Green, Mark's Corner
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