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SIUSLAW NEWS | NOVEMBER 22, 2017 | 3 C Give thanks with ‘green’ holiday T hanksgiving is a holi- day to give thanks and share special moments with family and friends. While the original Th anksgiving might have taken place during a time when food was sparse, nowadays Th anksgiving oft en involves excessive amounts of food, with more food ending up in the garbage than in cel- ebrants’ bellies. Th e United States Depart- ment of Agriculture projects that Americans will throw away more than 200 million pounds of edible turkey meat this Th anksgiving holiday. And November typically ush- ers in a period of wasteful- ness, as the U.S. Environmen- tal Protection Agency says American households pro- duce roughly 25 percent more trash between Th anksgiving and New Year’s Day than dur- ing the rest of the year. Reducing waste is a worthy goal year-round, but especial- ly so during the holiday sea- son. Accomplishing that goal can be done without sacrifi c- ing holiday traditions. • Use fi ne china when serv- ing meals. Th anksgiving pro- vides an opportunity to serve meals on favorite dishes in- stead of disposable plates and utensils. In addition to adding a touch of elegance to meals, reusable china and silverware is less wasteful than paper plates and plastic utensils. Cloth napkins and other ta- ble linens are also more eco- friendly than paper napkins. • Decorate using natural items. Scour the great out- doors for all-natural center- piece materials or other items that can be turned into wreaths and garlands. Vases fi lled with Did you know? Th e Food Network, a popular food-based television chan- nel, advises cooking fresh turkeys for 10 to 15 minutes per pound in a 350 F oven, while frozen turkeys need roughly 20 minutes per pound at 350 F. And while stuffi ng is a Th anks- giving Day staple, the Food Network recommends going easy with the stuffi ng. Turkeys that are not densely stuff ed will cook more evenly than turkeys whose cavities are overfl owing with stuffi ng. — Metro Use local foliage such as leaves and pine cones when decorating for the holidays. COURTESY PHOTO pine cones and acorns make for beautiful, inexpensive and festive decorations. • Shop locally and organi- cally. When shopping for Th anksgiving dinner, choose local produce, poultry and grains whenever possible. Re- sist the urge to buy more than you need as well. Skip some Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays because it gives us a chance to reflect on the many blessings we enjoy today including the friendship of people like you. We thank you for your support this past year and wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. of the less-popular dishes that are used only to make the ta- ble seem full. Buy a small tur- key or think about only serv- ing turkey breasts, which tend to be the most popular cuts of the bird. Use reusable shop- ping bags to carry items home and reduce waste even further. • Light candles and reduce energy consumption. During the meal, eat by candlelight and turn off lights in other areas of the home that are not in use. Rather than turning on the television, take the party outdoors and play a game of football on the front lawn. • Have a local Th anksgiv- ing. Start a new tradition and invite nearby friends and fam- ily over for the holiday instead W ith Our Gratitude At this special time of year, we’d like to extend our warm wishes to you and yours for a joyous Thanksgiving celebration. We really appreciate your loyal support. Happy Thanksgiving Chad E. Clement, DDS and staff Hunt Family Dentistry Daren T. Hunt, D.M.D Sales • Service • Installation From our home to yours, go best wishes for a happy and healthy Thanksgiving holiday. of traveling long distances. According to Use Less Stuff , a resource for eco-conscious people, if each family reduced gasoline consumption by one gallon (roughly 20 miles), they could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by one million tons. • Send home the left overs with each guest. Th is way the refrigerator isn’t left full of items that will end up uneaten. Otherwise, donate uncooked food to a local food bank. Use any scraps of vegetables in a compost pile. • Don’t let recycling fall by the wayside. Remember to re- cycle all applicable items. En- courage guests to pitch in by clearly marking recycling bins. 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