5 DIY Thanksgiving Crafts to Give Thanks to the Planet
November 15th, 2016 | by TerraCycle
Five awesome upcycled and recycled DIY Thanksgiving crafts from our friends at TerraCycle
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Tips For a Green Thanksgiving
November 21st, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
The holidays are quickly approaching, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the holiday season is a time of year which sees a huge increase is global waste
I am Thankful for Smoke-Free Spaces in New York City
November 20th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
I have a bone to pick with Japan…the indoor smoking is out-of-control
Energy Saving Tips for Thanksgiving
November 19th, 2011 | by Guest Contributor
Are you getting ready for Thanksgiving? Make these energy saving tips part of your holiday preparations!
5 Earth Friendly Place Setting Favors
November 17th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
While sitting around the family table, decorations are a focal point and significant detail putting the perfect finish touch on the dining experience. Place settings not only help guests find their seat, they create a welcoming, comforting moment not soon forgotten. Offer guests one of these 5 Earth friendly place settings they can take home and enjoy
4 Alternatives to Whipped Cream: Dairy Free Decadence!
November 8th, 2011 | by Vivian Nelson Melle
The traditional garnish for holiday pies may be whipped cream, with its white peaks standing in stark contrast against pies of pecan or the rusty tones of pumpkin. This year, why not step off the old beaten path and try a different topping on your holiday pies. With the holiday season just around the corner here are four delicious alternatives to try instead of whipped cream
Heritage Turkeys for a More Sustainable Thanksgiving
November 2nd, 2011 | by Lynn Fang
Boycott the factory-farmed supermarket turkey this year, and support the revival of free-range pastured Heritage Turkeys
Green Your Thanksgiving by Eliminating Food Waste
November 19th, 2009 | by Jennifer Lance
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and although this holiday is designed to celebrate the bounty of fall harvests and [&hellip
Don’t Let Thanksgiving Ruin Your Carbon Diet!
November 12th, 2008 | by Stephanie Evans
Start the holiday season off right by curbing that consumption from the get-go. Thanksgiving is a traditionally gluttonous holiday, but [&hellip
Smaller Homes for Sustainable Living
December 18th, 2007 | by Stephanie Evans
Living a simpler, more earth-friendly life begins with the kind of home you wake up in every morning. If contributing [&hellip
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