How To Stay Eco Friendly This Holiday Season
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Reducing waste during the holiday season is an excellent way to celebrate the holiday season more sustainably. Since we are right in the thick of it this seemed like a great time to talk about these eco friendly tips! Sometimes it can become overwhelming to keep all of these in mind while we are also trying to plan and prepare for company. It is okay to just pick what you can this year and work on it from there. Being eco friendly does take a conscious effort initially until it becomes second nature. Small changes will accumulate to big changes overall and that is the beauty of it! We can chat about one of the more popular options that is also more controllable and that is…
Meal Planning and Food Waste Reduction
1. Plan Portions: Use a portion planner to avoid over-preparing food.
2. Use Leftovers Creatively: Repurpose leftovers into soups, casseroles, or sandwiches.
3. Donate Excess Food: Share extra food with neighbors, or donate to local food banks.
4. Compost Scraps: Compost vegetable peels, fruit cores, and other organic waste.
Next we will discuss some other things that you might not have even considered like ways to make your decorations even count towards the cause!
Shopping and Ingredients
5. Shop Local: Support farmers’ markets for fresh, local produce with minimal packaging. Look up local farms on social media and Google.
6. Buy in Bulk: Purchase dry goods in bulk using reusable containers to reduce packaging waste.
7. Avoid Single-Use Plastics: Bring your own bags, and choose products with minimal or recyclable packaging.
Decorations
8. Go Natural: Decorate with items like pumpkins, gourds, pinecones, or leaves that can be composted afterward or donated (untreated) to farms!
9. Reuse and Upcycle: Use decorations from previous years or make your own from reusable materials.
10. Avoid Disposable Items: Use cloth napkins, real plates, and cutlery instead of disposables.
Energy and Water Conservation
11. Cook Efficiently: Use the oven wisely by baking multiple dishes at once or using smaller appliances like slow cookers or toaster ovens when possible.
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12. Serve Water Thoughtfully: Avoid overfilling glasses to reduce wasted water.
Travel and Hosting
13. Carpool or Stay Local: Reduce emissions by traveling less or sharing rides.
14. Go Digital: Send e-invites instead of paper invitations.
Waste Disposal
15. Sort Waste: Clearly label bins for recycling, composting, and trash.
16. Educate Guests: Let guests know where to put waste items to ensure proper disposal.
Focusing on these practices can help make Thanksgiving enjoyable and eco-friendly!
**Tips to efficiently clean pre and post company gathering:
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