Comments on: Responsible Feasting

By: Jake - enviro tips

Jake - enviro tips — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 02:54:33 +0000

I totally agree. Thumbs up! to recycling.

By: Jana

Jana — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 23:48:04 +0000

I have a bucket with a lid just outside my door for recycling unwanted “food items” like peels, rinds, apple cores, etc. When it starts to get full I take it to the local community garden’s compost pile. This is an easy way to recycle and it keeps the regular trash can in the house from getting smelly.
Having one or more buckets nearby for recyclable bottles, cans, etc. takes care of the rest.
Blessings All!

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 16:16:40 +0000

Be sure to caulk any gaps in windows and replace your furnace filter. This will help keep your house warmer and more efficient for the holidays.

By: Alice - CA

Alice - CA — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:03:58 +0000

I take a reusable container when I go over to my parents house for Thanksgiving. I can take left-overs home without using plastic bags or other disposable wrappers.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 05:25:55 +0000

Use recycled or biodegradable products for guests to bring home leftovers. Have them use recycled foil, not plastic to cover any plates. Or reuse clean deli or yoghurt containers for cold food.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 04:12:32 +0000

I am purchasing all my ingredients at the farmer’s market (using canvas bags and eco-bags) where I can get everything fresh, local and spray-free. The turkey comes from Whole Foods from a reputable organic farm. I ordered that online to save the gas I would have used driving across town. I’ll use Bio-Bags to through away all composting material and place it in the green bin. I will save the turkey carcass to make turkey stock which will be a base for some great soups for the rest of the season.

By: Carrie Oliver

Carrie Oliver — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 21:44:43 +0000

I am trying in little ways to reduce my part in negative climate change. I utilize public transportation, and also walk when possible. I reuse plastic bags. Instead of using heating devices or air conditioning, I put on an extra sweater, and turn on a fan.

By: Lela

Lela — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 20:57:13 +0000

This year I’m putting together green kits to give as Christmas gifts. They’ll include organic treats, samples of eco-friendly cleaning products and fair-trade cotton socks among other goodies. Instead of wrapping the kits, I got some brightly colored reusable grocery bags to put them in. I thought this was a fun way to introduce my family to the green culture and they’ll be able to use everything they’re given.

By: Ann Babenco

Ann Babenco — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 17:49:17 +0000

I plan NOT to wrap gifts this year…Instead, I’m going out to my yard to collect pine clippings, wild rose berries, pinecones, etc. and I am going to decorate the gifts with them!
When done, I am going to put them right back into the compost bin!

By: Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:56:36 +0000

Well, I’ve finally gotten serious about carrying my canvas bags with me. I’ve had them for years, but never seemed to have them with me when I needed them. I keep them by the front door now, so I grab them and put them in the car whenever I head out. And I’ve been using them everywhere I go. When I first used them back in the mid-’90s, baggers used to look taken aback. Now, noone bats an eye. It amazes me that more stores don’t encourage shoppers to use them.

Another thing I’m doing is planning to my toaster oven to bake things this year instead of turning on my big oven. I plan to do that all year long, especially during our Florida summers.