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Sustainability Fowls to Avoid This Thanksgiving
There’s no time of year quite like the holidays, and no celebration is complete without food, family and friends. With the right planning, you can help cut down on what ends up in the trash and have an eco-friendly celebration this Thanksgiving.Byline: BTB Editor
November 13, 2024 / Time to read: 5 minThere’s no time of year quite like the holidays, and no celebration is complete without food, family and friends. But, with holiday fun comes — you guessed it — extra waste. To put things into perspective, Americans will toss an estimated
The good news: There are plenty of easy ways to cut down on your Turkey Day trash. We're here to help with seven simple but impactful strategies to have a more eco-friendly Thanksgiving gathering.
7 Thanksgiving Sustainability Tips to Minimize Your Waste
With a little prep and forethought, you can help reduce the amount of food and packaging that makes its way into the trash.
Plan it out
The best way to reduce your holiday waste is to plan ahead. According to the
Opt for reusable
Skip the paper plates, plastic utensils and disposable cups this year and choose reusable dishes, glasses and silverware. You can also invest in a set of cloth napkins to use for any special gathering. Sure, doing the dishes may take longer when you don't use disposables, but you may have some extra hands to help!
Make the most of the meal
Even with careful planning, you will likely still have food left over. Make sure to maximize your leftovers by storing them safely — like by
Save the scraps
According to the
Double check on glass
While glass has many uses as a recycled material, including fiberglass, faux turf and bottles,
Be wary of plastic packaging
Many foods are packaged in plastic. While
Keep it clean
When recycling plastic bottles or jars, metal and aluminum cans, cardboard and more, all items should be
Thankful for Small Changes that Make a Big Impact
This Thanksgiving, you can enjoy an abundant, delicious meal with family and friends without overflowing your trash bin. Be mindful of these tips and put in a little prep work to make better use of what you have. You can learn more about
