10 Easy Ways to Make Your Thanksgiving Holiday Green

You're sure to have plenty of vegetable peelings and other kitchen scraps from holiday meal prep this Thursday. Divert that veggie matter from the waste stream by composting it. If you don't have a composter at home yet, then make sure to put it on your holiday wish list!

Light some soy candles, and turn off the electricity to save some power and create ambience at dinner.

Get outside, and enjoy a nature walk. Bring along a pair of pruners and prune branches, or pick leaves to create a seasonal bouquet.

Or you can even go the distance and make your own coffee-filter peonies. Leave them as is, or dye them pink to add a touch of color. 

Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Don't even think about purchasing disposable silverware, cups, or plates, even with a large crowd. Ikea is a great source for cheap glassware and plates, if you need them. Or grab some temporary tableware from a thrift shop if you're feeding a small army.

Don't let delicious Thanksgiving leftovers go to waste! Make them even more appetizing by sending guests home with a cute, compostable, personalized container.

Source: Gridley + Graves via Country Living