Give side dishes the thanks they deserve.
According to the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Americans will trash an estimated $282 million of uneaten turkey this Thanksgiving; which contributes to the $165 billion in uneaten food Americans waste every year.
“Along with trashing uneaten turkeys, they’ll be wasting the resources necessary for its production — meaning 105 billion gallons of water — enough to supply New York City for more than 100 days — and greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 800,000 car trips from New York to San Francisco,” a statement by the NRDC said.
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Introduce New Traditions this Holiday Season
Holiday gatherings are the perfect time to show friends and family that vegan living isn’t something to be scared about but that it can be quite the opposite…living compassionately and cruelty-free is something everyone can celebrate. You can share favorite vegan foods, animal-free gift ideas, and gently educate loved ones on the countless benefits of reducing their use of animal products.
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