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How did Thanksgiving get here already? It's right around the corner, but if you're one of the many (like me!) still putting your plans together, here are some resources from around the internet to help you make it a Green Thanksgiving!

The center of attention for most of us is the turkey. The Sierra Club recommends "heritage turkeys." Most of the turkeys you'll find in supermarkets are Broad-breasted Whites, which have been industrially bred since the '60s to produce a big breast quickly and cheaply. "Heritage turkeys" is a collective name for several breeds which take longer to raise, but are reputed to taste better. Plus the biodiversity of the breeds makes for a healthier, more environmentally-friendly bird.

If you're having a meat-free Thanksgiving, there's always a Tofurky(R) Roast! Created in the '90s by Turtle Island Foods in Oregon, this ingenious vegetarian dish is the graceful compromise between tradition and strong "no food with a face" beliefs.

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