Aside from the full bellies expected after Thanksgiving, chances are you might also have some full trash bags. But there are ways to keep the waste to a minimum this holiday season, and still enjoy the food, drinks, and celebrations. For starters – and this first one is easy – ditch the paper plates and plastic utensils. You can use your normal cookware and eatware that’s likely dishwasher safe. You can also ditch the paper towels and napkins and opt for cloth that you can wash after the big meal. Reduce, reuse, recycle. You’ve heard that before? Well, try reducing the amount of food you’re making, reusing the food that’s leftover for future meals, and then composting anything that’s left after that. Easiest way to do that is to always get a head count of who’s joining you so there aren’t tons of leftovers. Anything that is left should still have a purpose. MORE: https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/outreach/earth8/zero-waste-eco-friendly-thanksgiving-meal/509-f1432ce4-5a34-4975-9e39-ca1511740d0b