Holidays always seem to test our good green intentions. The travel, the FOOD, and the excess waste can leave a big footprint.
T-day eve and Thanksgiving day mark the biggest travel days of the year. And, according to Recycleworks household waste in the US increases 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Years. Yikes.
How can you put your eco-conscious at ease? Here are some tips to enjoy a greener Thanksgiving. Click through to read on!
Whether you’re hosting a barbecue, enjoying a picnic in the park, or hitting up the beach one last time during this Labor Day weekend keep in mind these simple tips :
- Reduce your carbon footprint and use public transportation or carpool with friends and family to your destination.
- Use the final celebration weekend of summer to enjoy locally grown produce like (get more info, after the jump!)
Summer’s coming and with Memorial Day weekend around the corner many have vacations on their mind.
Want to get away and avoid the green guilt that can sometimes accompany traveling?
Here’s 4 simple ways:
Carpools are catching on quite rapidly due to inflated gas prices. Make sure to reach out to others when driving to work, school, and vacations. You’ll save gas, reduce your carbon footprint, and have a buddy to ease any road rage or traffic pains.
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