A Green Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, add a little green to your holiday. You’re mindful of your impact on the Earth year round, so don’t forget about it just because it’s a special day. These are a few simple ways to make your Thanksgiving festive and green—it’s easier than you think.

• At the grocery store, choose organic and local when possible.
• When shopping, remember your reusable shopping bags.
• Don’t go overboard when meal planning. Prepare enough food to feed your guests and if you have leftovers, be sure to eat them.
• When setting the Thanksgiving table, choose cloth napkins instead of paper.
• Decorate your table with natural materials like berries, branches and gourds.
• Recycle your glass bottles.
• Use your dishwasher—it uses less energy, detergent and water.

And if all else fails, remember the three R’s (reduce, reuse and recycle) when shopping, cooking, decorating, eating and cleaning. Happy Thanksgiving!