With all the effort, time and money you put into this yearly tradition, why not make your Thanksgiving a little greener? See below for some ways to bring sustainability into your holiday - without skimping on the festive fun:
Low Waste -Before you start to make your menu, look at what you already have and build your shopping list around that. Also, have a leftover plan; incorporate your Thanksgiving leftovers into recipes for added variety!
Be Energy Efficient - If you have several dishes that need to be in the oven at the same temperature, put them in together to reduce energy use and prep time. Plus with the oven going and a house full of guests, there's plenty of warmth to go around. Turn down the thermostat a few degrees.
Choose Local - Support your community, local economy and your health by choosing a more localized menu. Read our recent blog post for more information.
Prep for Less Stress - A lot of dishes can be prepped before the big day, this way you can spend more time with the family and less time in the kitchen. Prep pies, desserts and vegetables for casseroles and sides the night before.
For Decor - DIY - Create simple and elegant table decor simply from walking into your own backyard! Branches, leaves, pine cones - not only will these items create less waste, but you'll have fewer items to store since everything is disposable and biodegradable.
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