green thanksgiving

The path to a Green

Presented By: Ronit R. LevyEnvironment Commission Meeting

Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Green Thanksgiving – Really?

• Learning starts at home• Old habits can change• You can make a big difference• Every little bit counts

Don’t wait - Start today!

Decorating

• Reuse decorations• Use items from your back yard• Find creative ideas online• Use candles, plants, fresh fruits

and vegetables

Shopping

• Carry reusable bags• Buy and eat locally grown food• Make your meal organic• Shop less – Buy fewer things

Celebrations

• Celebrate at or close to home - Invite neighbors to join you

• Send electronic invitations and holiday greeting cards

• Before departing on holiday trip reset thermostats and check tire pressure

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Cooking

• Cook less food• Omit the use of garnish• Cook seasonal food• Wash in buckets/bowl• Use Green cleaning supplies

Mealtime

• Use cloth napkins • Wash dishes in the dishwasher• Reduce the use of disposable plates/utensils• Keep your thermostat down• Use reusable containers for leftovers

Gifts

• Give food products• Wrap with reusable bag• Give plants, trees, fruit and vegetable baskets• Gift a community service or donation• Offer assistance

Trash• Recycle paper, plastic, glass and aluminum

containers• Use fruit and vegetable trimmings to start a

compost bin - the compost will enrich the soil in your garden next spring

• Turn trimmings into mulch

Every little bit counts

• Reduce• Reuse• Recycle• And Conserve conserveconserve

Thanksgiving = Giving Thanks

Next Month:

Path to aGreen Holiday Season

Thanks for listening,

Ronit R. LevyEnvironmental Commissioner, City of Calabasas