No. 67: Last-minute Thanksgiving tips
Happy November! I’m guessing you’ve already seen the Kim Kardashian nipple bra controversy, so I won’t delve into it too much besides saying she achieved her point. Her silly little built-in nipple bra sold out due to the insane press coverage of her misuse of climate change as a sale tactic. These people know what they’re doing, and the more we disconnect from them, I think the better off we’ll be. Check out the poll at the end!
Last-minute tips for a sustainable Thanksgiving (if you celebrate)
But first off, I made this trivia game for my sustainability club about Thanksgiving, its history, and Black Friday. Check it out if you’d like, plus learn a few new facts!
Serve plant-based meals
Eat or freeze any leftovers
Save your scraps for these recipes
Chopped Salad with Aquafaba Ranch (utilizes the chickpea juice, known as aquafaba)
Leftover Mashed Potato Apple Cider Donuts
Substitutions (I haven’t tried these, so I can’t guarantee they work!)
For the 3 eggs, you can sub 3/4 cup of unsweetened apple sauce instead, plus 1/2 tsp of baking powder
For the buttermilk, add 1-2 tbsp lemon juice to a plant-based milk
Lastly, for the butter, use a vegan butter alternative or coconut oil
More recipes: Save the Food and The Spruce Eats
Compost any food waste
Sources: Sustainable Rookie
Which of these *crazy* climate headlines is actually TRUE? | Fake or News - YouTube
The psychological traps of online shopping, explained (Vox)
Every region of the country is taking climate action. Here’s how. (Grist)
If you have to shop this Black Friday and holiday season (most people do), consider adding items to a list to ponder before purchasing. The stock isn’t as limited as they try to make you believe! Also, goodbuy is a super cool marketplace with sustainable, minority-owned brands in mind. Consider checking it out! Lastly, here’s a random poll! ;)