It’s a day for celebrating all the things for which we are thankful. It’s a day of family togetherness, football, and taking part in the Manchester Road Race. And, according to a 2007 National Public Radio story, it’s also day that includes practices that are not friendly to the environment. NPR’s story provides nine tips to make the Thanksgiving holiday more eco-friendly.
Among them, the story suggests:
- buying locally grown produce to support community farmers and reduce emissions and gas use by large transport trucks;
- choosing a native protein for the meal instead of one that is transported from elsewhere;
- avoiding disposable paper plates and opting for dishwasher-friendly alternatives;
- cutting back on prewashing items before loading the dishwasher;
- inflating tires before traveling to maximize mileage; and
- purchasing a non-stop flight because take-offs and landings use more fuel than flying at cruising altitude.
