Sustainability Tips For Thanksgiving

From the City of Clayton:

November 6, 2020

During the holiday season, household waste increases by 25%, which can add 1 million tons of trash to our landfills.

Tips for a more sustainable Thanksgiving:

Skip the Disposables

Disposable dishes and cutlery are tempting when you’re feeding a large group, but consider using regular plates and cutlery and large refillable pitchers for beverages. If you do use disposables, opt for compostable or biodegradable options.

Size Down Your Turkey and Make the Most of Leftovers

Americans will discard throw away 25% of their total Thanksgiving meal. Buy the right size turkey and just enough trimmings so you can reduce food waste.

• Send dinner guests home with leftovers.
• Invite neighbors to share leftovers the next day.
• Make soup or sandwiches with leftovers.
• Freeze what you won’t eat right away.

Sort Waste Properly

WHAT TO THROW AWAY
Soiled Paper Plates
Polystyrene Cups
Food Containers
Pizza Boxes
Paper Towels
Plastic Wrap

WHAT TO RECYCLE
Plastic Bottles
Soda Cans
Plastic Cups
Clean Paper Plates
Cardboard Boxes*
Wrapping Paper

WHAT TO DONATE/REUSE
Gift Bags
Decorations
Packing Materials
Clothing and Shoes

WHAT TO COMPOST
Fruits
Vegetables
Bread
Pasta
Meats
Chips

Visit RecyclingSimplified.com for more tips on what is and isn’t recyclable.

This press release was produced by the City of Clayton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.