Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Naturally, our minds are filled with thoughts of scrumptious side dishes and decadent desserts… But let’s not forget what this holiday is all about – giving thanks. And what better way than to show appreciation for the source of the abundance filling our tables this holiday – mother earth!

That’s why we’re inviting you to join us in celebrating sustainably this November. To make it as easy as pie, we’ve created a fun guide filled with our favorite ways to enjoy an eco-friendly Thanksgiving. Keep reading for simple changes you can implement this holiday season and beyond!

Sourcing Sustainably

With the convenience of brightly lit storefronts with rows upon rows of perfectly packaged products, it’s easy to forget to acknowledge where our food really comes from. This Thanksgiving, care for the earth by sourcing your food sustainably. If possible, get your produce from a community garden or farmer’s market instead of a conventional grocery store. When purchasing a turkey, look for local farms with sustainable practices – or, this year, try skipping meat altogether!

Reducing Waste

It’s no secret, Thanksgiving dinner can cause a lot of waste. This year, show the earth some well-deserved love by avoiding plastic and aluminum food packaging, dinnerware, and storage containers for your big meal. We suggest swapping bottled water and canned drinks for tap water and large glass-bottled beverages, served in glassware. And, instead of buying cans of pumpkin puree or cranberry sauce, make these simple recipes from scratch using sustainably sourced produce. You can save money, do something nice for the earth, and gain a deeper appreciation for what goes into making your food. Not to mention, it’s a whole lot of fun!

Enjoying Nature

Between the whirlwind of grocery shopping and recipe hunting, be sure to take breaks to spend time in nature. We suggest going for a hike, spending the weekend camping, or hosting your Thanksgiving dinner outdoors. These are excellent ways to reconnect with the natural world and reinvigorate your gratitude for this beautiful planet. Wherever you choose to go, be sure to leave the area cleaner than you found it.

Purchasing Wisely

This time of year, there can be a lot of pressure to purchase items that you don’t really need – especially with the temptation of huge sales and discounts. So, this Thanksgiving, we encourage you to avoid impulse purchases on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, throughout the holiday season, and beyond. When you do decide to shop, be sure to choose eco-friendly products that help instead of harm our wonderful earth.

Donating Generously

This Thanksgiving, we encourage you to find and support an earth-loving cause! We recommend getting involved in nature clean up initiatives, community gardens, feeding families in need, giving away items you no longer use, or sending money to a charity whose cause you want to uplift. Whether you offer support with your time or your wallet, your contributions can have an astounding impact!

Preserving Leftovers

After your delicious Thanksgiving dinner is over, you are sure to have plenty of leftovers. Instead of letting them go to waste, we urge you to offer some to your guests and to store what remains in 100% plastic-free, eco-friendly products, like the lunch containers and insulated jars from Pura Stainless. Not only do they keep your food fresh and avoid waste, but they also prevent harmful chemicals and microplastics from getting into your food, your body, and the environment.

At Pura Stainless, our mission is to give your family the resources you need to be as healthy and happy as possible – for us this means living a sustainable life! That is why we have created the safest reusable water bottles and food containers for the earth and your whole family. Head to our website and shop our 100% plastic-free, eco-friendly products today! Until then, stay tuned to your blog for more sustainable holiday tips!