15 great 'E'cology tips to help you make a greener world this holiday!
1.
When food and holiday
shopping combine trips to save gas and energy
2.
Buy in bulk: Use large
soda containers instead of many small cans.
3.
Bake your pies and dishes
in reusable pans not disposable aluminum
4.
Cook Many things in your
oven at the same time to save energy
5.
Light a
fire in the hearth to save on energy. Even better, make newspaper logs!
6.
Have a cooler with drinks
for a large gathering-opening and closing the refridgerator let's the cold air
out and uses more energy
7.
Have
a designated Recycle Bin for guests Use Planetpals Free
Recycle Sign
8.
Use cloth napkins,
placemats and table covers. It not only makes the day more special, it saves
paper!
9.
Make your own paper place
cards and menus. Make them from your own handmade paper. See Planetpals Paper Making
Recipe.
10. Make a delicious recipes from
those decorative pumpkins, berries and gourds (yes, you can cook some
varieties) after the holiday. Don't just throw them away!
11. Recycle your decorations from year to year.
12. Make decorations from recycled materials. this
is a great craft for kids.
13. Make paper mache decorations such as paper
mache pumpkins. They not only can be reused, you are reusing paper! See Planetpals Paper Mache Recipe.
14. Make decorations from edibles such as fruit
and cloves. The options are endless, just use creativity!
15. It takes a lot of energy to make new
containers, paper products and packaging. Be diligent in recycling all your
newspapers, cans, bottles, plastics, cardboard and other materials.
Always Remember the 4 "R"s. Reduce, Reuse,
Recycle, Repair!
Want to learn more TIPS for a greener Thanksgiving? Check out oor tips for kids featured in this article: Creating a sustainable Thanksgiving celebration: Q&A with the experts
