green thanksgiving
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Tips on how to "Go Green" for Thanksgiving.TRANSCRIPT
The path to a Green
Presented By: Ronit R. LevyEnvironment Commission Meeting
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Green Thanksgiving – Really?
• Learning starts at home• Old habits can change• You can make a big difference• Every little bit counts
Don’t wait - Start today!
Decorating
• Reuse decorations• Use items from your back yard• Find creative ideas online• Use candles, plants, fresh fruits
and vegetables
Shopping
• Carry reusable bags• Buy and eat locally grown food• Make your meal organic• Shop less – Buy fewer things
Celebrations
• Celebrate at or close to home - Invite neighbors to join you
• Send electronic invitations and holiday greeting cards
• Before departing on holiday trip reset thermostats and check tire pressure
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Cooking
• Cook less food• Omit the use of garnish• Cook seasonal food• Wash in buckets/bowl• Use Green cleaning supplies
Mealtime
• Use cloth napkins • Wash dishes in the dishwasher• Reduce the use of disposable plates/utensils• Keep your thermostat down• Use reusable containers for leftovers
Gifts
• Give food products• Wrap with reusable bag• Give plants, trees, fruit and vegetable baskets• Gift a community service or donation• Offer assistance
Trash• Recycle paper, plastic, glass and aluminum
containers• Use fruit and vegetable trimmings to start a
compost bin - the compost will enrich the soil in your garden next spring
• Turn trimmings into mulch
Every little bit counts
• Reduce• Reuse• Recycle• And Conserve conserveconserve
Thanksgiving = Giving Thanks
Next Month:
Path to aGreen Holiday Season
Thanks for listening,
Ronit R. LevyEnvironmental Commissioner, City of Calabasas