A Sustainable Canadian Thanksgiving: A Recipe for Gratitude

A Sustainable Canadian Thanksgiving: A Recipe for Gratitude

Happy Canadian Thanksgiving! As the air turns crisp and we gather with loved ones, our hearts (and tables) are full. This year, while we count our blessings, let’s also count the ways we can celebrate in a way that honors the very planet that provides for us.

Here’s your happy, planet-friendly recipe for the perfect feast:

• The Local Harvest Star: Embrace the bounty in your own backyard! Fill your plate with squash from a nearby farm, apples from a local orchard, and potatoes from the farmers' market. Supporting local growers means a smaller carbon footprint and a bigger taste of community.

• The Leftover Love-In: Leftovers are the best part! Get creative with turkey sandwiches, hearty soups, and veggie frittatas. Love your food from the first bite to the last, and compost any peels or scraps to complete nature’s cycle.

• The Connection Complements: The most sustainable part of any celebration? The people. The laughter, the stories, the shared moments, these are the zero-waste, zero-emission joys that truly nourish the soul.

This Thanksgiving let’s give thanks not just for the meal before us, but for the beautiful world that made it possible. By making mindful choices, we ensure its abundance for many thanksgivings to come.

This holiday, let's make gratitude our main ingredient and sprinkle in some sustainable joy! Wishing you a cozy, delicious, and sustainable celebration!

What’s your favorite way to add a dash of green to your thanksgiving?