Eco-friendly Thanksgiving 2009!

Eco-friendly Thanksgiving is combinations of three words that have different meanings. Eco related to environment, which reminds us how ruthless and mindless we are exploiting the environment. Second word friendly it is a reminder to us to be friendly to our neighbours and to the society at large. The third word Thanksgiving which itself indicates us to be more friendly towards our neighbours, friends and to the society. Thanksgiving is American holiday that is bonded by traditions.

Mentioned below are some of the eco-friendly tips to celebrate Thanksgiving 2009.

Eco-friendly Thanksgiving 2009- Tip 1
This year 2009 we have witnessed some of the worst environmental disasters and also the whole world is reeling under global recession. Hence, as a writer we should abide, promote and be more eco-friendly. Wood has become dearer now then ever. Use alternate to wood and wooden articles, which in turn will not have negative pressure on environment. As a Thanksgiving celebration be more eco-friendly by recycling, reusing and reducing some of the old articles, carry eco-friendly paper bags and saying no to plastic bags.

Create paperless office and encourage reused papers for your work. Reuse one side used paper for official work as far as possible.

Eco-friendly Thanksgiving 2009- Tip 2
This year Thanksgiving should be focused on energy saving which will be eco-friendly. Use more of eco-friendly CFL (Compact Fluorescent Tubes) lamps which can reduce eighty percent of lighting energy at homes, commercial establishments, factories and some of secondary roads where traffic is low.

Switch off the lights and AC's whenever it is not required. Use sunlight to your advantage to reduce and save energy.

Insulate properly the rooms properly for optimum utilization of electricity.

Water is also very precious use effectively. Harvest water and recycle water in factories to reduce pollution and decrease pressure on ecology.

Eco-friendly Thanksgiving 2009- Tip 3
Use of car and motorcycles economically, to minimize the use of petrol and save the petroleum products. For near by work use bicycle, which is also good for health .

Eco-friendly Thanksgiving 2009- Tip 4
This Thanksgiving day make it a point to have kitchen garden however small it may be. Cultivate the habit of green organic garden and promote organic eco-friendly products for your use which will be the biggest Thanksgiving to environment.

Therefore, this year Thanksgiving will be an eco-friendly event for you and your family and friends.

Happy Thanksgiving Day to all of you!