The holiday season brings plenty of celebration—and plenty of waste. Americans generate about 25% more waste during the holidays, with food waste, packaging, single-use plastics, and gift wrapping all contributing to the seasonal surge.
The Co-op invited Stephanie Miller, author of Zero Waste Living the 80/20 Way, The Busy Person’s Guide to a Lighter Footprint to share tips for generating less waste this holiday season. Gathered at the Takoma Park Community Center on a beautiful Sunday afternoon, engaged participants listened intently and exchanged ideas from their own efforts to reduce waste.
But why an event about the holidays in early November? Low-waste living requires intentionality and planning. Scroll below to find Stephanie’s top six tips for a cozy, low-waste Thanksgiving celebration.