Eat Green on Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it is a day for many of us to give thanks for our many blessings. It is also a perfect day to teach your family members and relatives about your greener lifestyle. After you show them all of the green things you have incorporated in your home, you can share with them a green Thanksgiving meal, no food coloring required! The Washington Post has some tips on how to green your Thanksgiving Day feast. Among them are:

• Choose an organic turkey, farm-raised turkey, which will avoid the antibiotics and hormones of factory raised turkeys.
• Using an energy efficient oven, bake two smaller turkeys at once, rather than one mammoth turkey.
• If your palate is up for it, forgo the turkey and opt for a soy or tofu alternative.
• Of course, to avoid waste, use non-disposable dishes and utensils. Be sure to load up the dishes in your energy-efficient dishwasher.
• Decorate with natural materials, such as pine cones, leaves, and acorns.
• Most importantly, take the time to feel grateful for the earth's resources and continue to look for more ways to be eco-friendly!