In the Kitchen
- Benefits Of Buying Local Produce
- Buy Locally Grown Apples
- Don't Pour Kitchen Grease Down The Drain
- ENERGY STAR Refrigerators and Dishwashers Save Energy and Water
- Homemade Baby Food Is A Great Way To Do Your Part
- Organic Produce That's Worth The Money
- Paper VS Plastic
- Recycling Aluminum Cans Makes Good Cents
- The Great Wine Debate
- The Never Ending Glass Recycling Story
- Turkey Talk
In the Bathroom
All Through the House
- Cleaning With Vinegar
- Control Indoor Pests Naturally
- Don't Throw It Away - FreeCycle It!
- Earth 911
- ENERGY STAR products save energy, water and money!
- ENERGY STAR Washing Machine Saves Thousands of Gallons of Water Every Year
- ENERGY STAR- New Homes
- Father's Day Green Gift Ideas
- Get To Know Those Plastic Recycling Numbers
- Green Holiday Table Decorations
- Green Volunteering
- How Plastic Is Made
- How To Properly Dispose of CFLs (Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs)
- ImagiPLAY For The Holidays
- In With The New and Recycle The Old
- Indoor Air Pollution
- Let the Holidays Shine with LED Lights!
- Mother's Day Gift Ideas
- Put Your Old Cell Phone To Good Use
- Recycle Glass
- Recycling Paper Is A Success
- Recycling Plastic
- Smart Strip Power Strip Saves Energy and Money
- Soap: Bar vs Liquid
- Sponges
- Stop Junk And Other Unwanted Mail
- Terri explains Do Your Part
- The Great Diaper Debate
- Treating Pet Smells and Accidents....Naturally
- Try Baking Soda Instead of Costly Chemical Cleaners
- What do you do with old or unused medicine?
- What Is Do Your part
- Why You Should Buy Organic Cotton
In the Garage
In the Garden
- Fall Leaves
- Go Native in the Garden
- How To Set Up A Rain Barrel
- Keep Mosquitoes Away Naturally
- Kill Outdoor Pests and Weeds Without Using Toxic Chemicals
- Plants That Tolerate Drought Conditions
- Put Those Coffee Grounds To Work In Your Yard
- Reduce amount of energy needed to cool your home
- Save Our Creeks - Don't Over Fertilize
- Test Your Soil Before You Fertilize
- Tree Banding
Turkey Talk
Whether you roast it or fry it, serving turkey is a holiday tradition for many of us. Do Your Part by knowing where your turkey came from and how it was raised.Did you know that North Carolina is one of the top turkey producing states in the nation? Buying a turkey raised in North Carolina is a great way to Do Your Part. It means less shipping was required, using less fuel and creating less pollution. It also gives the NC economy a boost. Check turkey labels to see where the farm was located.
Sometimes there are so many different terms on those labels it can be really confusing: free range, free roaming, natural, organic and kosher to name a few.
Here’s what those terms mean:
FREE RANGE means the turkeys are allowed access to the outdoors for a period of time every day, though there are no time requirements.
FREE ROAMING, as the phrase suggests, means the turkeys are not raised in cages but are allowed to roam free.
NATURAL can be used to indicate the turkey has no artificial ingredients or added color or it goes through minimal processing. The label must explain why the turkey is considered natural.
NO HORMONES is a bit misleading because hormones are NOT allowed in raising poultry or hogs. So all USDA certified turkeys are hormone-free whether the label says it or not.
NO ANTIBIOTICS means just that... the turkey was never given antibiotics.
ORGANIC turkeys must be given organic feed, have access to the outdoors and are never given antibiotics.
KOSHER turkeys are prepared under Rabbinical supervision and are often fed vegetarian diets, allowed to roam freely and are never given antibiotics.
You also have to decide whether to buy a fresh or frozen turkey. A FRESH turkey must never have been stored at a temperature lower than 26°F. You will need to pre-order a fresh turkey.
So before you pick up your holiday bird decide what you think is important to see on the label and on your table and Do Your Part by making the best choice for your family.
