We produce 25% more trash during the holiday season – 25 million extra tons of waste. Find ways to cut your contribution.

Shop online to save gas or bring your reusable shopping bags.

Donate leftovers and excess canned foods to local shelters and/or food banks.

Start a compost pile from leftover scraps. Anyone want that last piece of pie?

Get rid of your leftovers by sending them home with guests in reusable containers.

Sprucing up the house for your Thanksgiving visitors? Try using cleaners without harsh chemicals.

When you are cooking alway use a lid on your pan – it dramatically cuts the energy used.

Light beeswax or soy candles and dim the lights to create an elegant and eco-friendly atmosphere.

You can turn the oven temperaturedown 25 degrees when using glass or ceramic pans. The cooking time will remain the same.

Use real plates, silverware and cloth napkins or bamboo and other biodegradable alternatives.