How to Have a Green Thanksgiving and Save Money

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Interesting Information

Thanks for the interesting information. The post was professionally written and I feel like the author has extensive knowledge in the subject. Keep it that way.

Payday Loans of AL @ Apr 30, 2009 17:55:29 PM

Vegetarian options cheaper

I agree with V. Pilgrim. Homemade vegetarian centerpieces and side dishes are a lot cheaper than meat and poultry based ones. And they don't take hours to cook like turkeys do. Turkeys are expensive for a reason. Breeding, raising, feeding, housing, transporting and ultimately slaughtering turkeys and other animals is an incredibly energy intensive activity. According to the United Nations, animal agriculture contributes 18& of global greenhouse gas emissions. Eliminating or reducing the amount of animal products consumed at the holidays and other times of the year is a great way to save money, help the climate and reduce animal suffering.

Andrea of MD @ Nov 25, 2008 19:17:32 PM

Even cheaper and healthier...

...go vegan. Skip buying and eating the fat-ladden dairy and the dead bird corpse.

Not only is it cheaper, it's healthier.

V. Pilgrim of DC @ Nov 23, 2008 05:36:16 AM

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Maura Judkis is a producer at U.S. News. She writes about the green movement and looks for ways to be an ecofriendly consumer without breaking the bank. Send her your green tips.

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