The day after Thanksgiving 11/24/23 is 'GREEN FRIDAY'! It's the same day as 'Black Friday'. Green Friday is the sustainable alternative. You enjoy the day off work getting ready for the holidays without trashing up the place (earth).
No doubt about it Black Friday' is a huge event for businesses kicking off the holiday season with Sales! Sales! Sales! It's so popular 'Black Friday' sales have started in some form even before Halloween. It creates the need to impulse buy and leads to buying things that aren’t needed or wanted. It’s a Great Deal! It’s On Sale! Gotta Get It! Many holiday 'Gotta Get Its' end up in our landfills.
So how do you get involved with 'Green Friday'? Avoid shopping and buying things! The Greeniest and most sustainable way to celebrate Green Friday! Enjoy the outdoors. Connect with Nature. Go for a walk. Ride a bike. Go Plogging - pcking up trash while jogging. Doing something good for Mama Earth and your bank account.
Of course this isn't for everyone. The Friday after Thanksgiving is a shopping day! Then shop the Green Friday way! Shop MIndfully!
Shop Local - cutting down on shipping and transportation / Farmers Markets
Shop Sustainable Fashion Brands ATX Sustainable Brands
Go thrifting / Vintage shopping Circular Sustainable Sophistication with Billie Eilish and Gucci
Green up the Spirit of the Holiday Season! Do 1Thing Inspiration!
Spread the word about 'Green Friday'! Green up the spirit of the holiday season! Do 1 Thing Together for a Happier New Year! 1Thing WIN for Mama Earth!