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Thanksgiving often brings indulgence, but it also comes with an environmental price. Each year, millions of turkeys are consumed, while substantial amounts of food end up wasted. Experts suggest practical ways to make this cherished holiday more sustainable. Key Impact Points: The Problem with Turkey Waste Each Thanksgiving, 45 million
Key takeaways The Scorecard — which evaluates global chocolate manufacturers, brands and retailers on social and environmental criteria in seven areas — helps consumers make ethical purchasing decisions and incentivizes companies to improve their performance in these areas. The fifth edition of the Chocolate Scorecard, released Wednesday, reveals that — while
