Green Your Thanksgiving!
Whilst enjoying the Thanksgiving festivities this year, add a little environmental feel to your day. We make efforts throughout the year to green our lifestyle, so Thanksgiving should be no different. Here are a few tips to help you give back to the local economy and environment this year.
1. Try to buy local and organic products for your Thanksgiving feast. The local Farmers Market is a great place to purchase fresh organic produce and in turn help local growers.
2. Use an alternative to refined white sugar, natural sweeteners works well, for example honey, which contains healthy antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. You can use honey in place of white sugar in your pies and custards at a ratio of ¾: 1, and reduce other liquids by a quarter of a cup.
3. I know it is tempting to use disposable plates and cups to avoid the clean up task, and sometimes due to not have sufficient plates to go around. But instead of creating all that additional waste, ask friends to bring an extra dish. Consider visiting your local thrift store, this way you can give a little back to charity. And at the end of the day, I am sure your guests will be more than happy to help clean a few dishes after enjoy your hospitality.
4. Use your leftovers; so much food gets wasted over the holiday season. There are so many dishes you can make, and then freeze using leftovers. I suggest Chili, Curry, Soup, Hot Turkey Sandwiches, be creative. Also consider making a plate for an elderly or less fortunate person you know. People who have to work the holidays will also appreciate some festive food.
5. Don’t forget to give a little, when buying your Thanksgiving supplies pick up some extra canned goods for those who need it. There are normally drop off points in most food stores for local food banks and missions. Additionally, if you have a little time to donate on Thanksgiving, why not volunteer at the DC Union Mission they are always in need of some extra hands to help feed the homeless.
What are your plans are this Thanksgiving to help society and the environment?
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