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The path to a Green Presented By: Ronit R. Levy Environment Commission Meeting Tuesday, November 3, 2009

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Tips on how to "Go Green" for Thanksgiving.

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Page 1: Green Thanksgiving

The path to a Green

Presented By: Ronit R. LevyEnvironment Commission Meeting

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Page 2: Green Thanksgiving

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!

Page 3: Green Thanksgiving

Decorating

• Reuse decorations• Use items from your back yard• Find creative ideas online• Use candles, plants, fresh fruits

and vegetables

Page 6: Green Thanksgiving

Cooking

• Cook less food• Omit the use of garnish• Cook seasonal food• Wash in buckets/bowl• Use Green cleaning supplies

Page 7: Green Thanksgiving

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

Page 9: Green Thanksgiving

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

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Every little bit counts

• Reduce• Reuse• Recycle• And Conserve conserveconserve

Page 11: Green Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving = Giving Thanks

Page 13: Green Thanksgiving

Next Month:

Path to aGreen Holiday Season

Thanks for listening,

Ronit R. LevyEnvironmental Commissioner, City of Calabasas