Have a Green Thanksgiving

You don’t have to switch over to a Tofurkey to have a greener Thanksgiving. This year, consider some of these simple ways to make your celebration more eco-friendly.

o Take this special occasion to switch to cloth napkins, permanently. The money you spend on a set of cloth napkins will be covered in the price you’ll pay for paper over a few months, and you’ll keep them out of the landfill!

o Buy local. Make an effort to buy locally grown, organic ingredients for your feast this year. Among other veggies, Colorado produces an abundance of winter squash, potatoes, carrots and onions.

o Go with an organic, farm-raised turkey that isn’t full of pesticides and plumping chemicals.

o Try some organic or locally produced wine or beer. We’re lucky to live in a state that has a huge selection of in-state brews.

o Skip the plastic. Break out the good china your Grandmother gave you but you’ve never used, or use your everyday dishes for appetizers and drinks.

o Finally, decorate your table with natural items such as pinecones, gourds or dried flowers.