Is making a home cooked meal being greener? Last week my daughter, son-in-law and grandkids drove from New Mexico to California. After a long drive they were welcomed with homemade chicken soup and fresh picked strawberries from a neighborhood stand. While we were enjoying a wealth of vegetables, flavor, and conversation, I thought about how this was nicer than take out--and a lot less trash.
Trash bags have gotten strong enough to hold large amounts of garbage without losing anything out the bottom. Packaging has gotten more and more bulky, and the trash keeps building. Using fresh vegetables from the neighborhood or grocery store saves on paper, plastic, and sometimes even foam.
Filling up the recycling bin or even the compost instead of the trash can is a small step to being greener. Fixing a meal at home is a quick healthy way to bring the green home.
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