Being Green

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11/25: Greener Thanksgiving

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turkey_carve.pnggreen up your turkey day 

Got a minute?
Buy organic and local grown food.  Not only is it healthier and fresher, but it’s also better for the environment.
 

Got a morning?
Plan ahead and practice portion control.  This will keep food from being wasted and less garbage building up from wasted food and packaging from buying larger quantities.
 

Got a month?
When it’s time to clean up, fill the dishwasher to capacity to avoid wasted water.  If you have to use disposable tableware, go for the biodegradable stuff.

 

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For more tips on going green, visit http://earth911.com/.
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11/21: Green Giving

 

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Green your giving this holiday season.

 

Skip the crowds, the long lines and the search for parking by shopping online. Not only is it more convenient, it’s more efficient. And the ease of online ordering will sooth a few frazzled nerves. Or consider giving something that won’t end up cluttering the closet like a fun activity, subscription, cooking class, service, trip or something edible.

Here are a few of our favorite websites for unique, sustainable and fun gifts. Don’t delay, find that perfect green gift now and select ground shipping — it’s six times more efficient than overnight air shipping which means less pollution.

Don’t buy out of desperation, get something you know they’ll love and if you’re not sure, make sure it can be easily exchanged or eaten – everyone loves tasty treats!

Here are some sites to get you started::

  • etsy.com

    A marketplace for anything and everything handmade, Etsy is the place for find lovingly crafted items from hundreds of thousands of artists. From traditional crafts made hip to housewares and fine jewelry, Etsy is a wonderful place to find custom and one-of-a-kind items for anyone on your list – especially those hard to shop for people who are too cool for anything mass-produced.

  • greenfeet.com

    From apparel to appliances, Greenfeet selects only natural, long-lasting products for your home and has a great selection of housewares, including colorful bamboo bowls.

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For more tips on green living through the holidays, visit http://www.simplesteps.org/.
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