5 Tips for a Green July 4th

Independence day is right around the corner. And most of us love to celebrate this day by gathering with friends, eating good food off the grill and watching fireworks at your local park. If you're planning on throwing a party or hosting a red white and blue event maybe you can add a little green in the mix. Here are some tips to keep in mind while celebrating this year:

1.) Buy Organic Food:

Make sure to support the local farmers markets and buy organic fruits and veggies, and don't forget your reusable shopping bag!

2.) Bust out the silverware:

Instead of adding waste to our landfills and purchasing a bunch of paper plates, napkins, and plastic utensils, why not use your own dishes. Instead of paper napkins try using cloth ones since they can be washed and used again and again. It may mean more cleaning up time for you but it will do the environment a big favor. And if you must buy throw away plates and cups make sure they are biodegradable. Here is an example of some great biodegradable products.

3.) Grill on the Green Side:

If you plan on using a spray on cleaner on your grill, I would suggest a non-toxic one. Simple Green Heavy Duty BBQ Cleaner or Soy Green BBQ Cleaner.

4.) Buy Green Charcoal:

I would highly suggest a 100% All Natural Hardwood Lump Charcoal. There are many advantages like they don't have any chemicals or fillers, they burn faster than the regular stuff, and produce less ash. And with the leftover ashes you can sprinkle them around your plants to help keep insects away.

5.) Substitute lighter fluid:

Forget pouring a half a bottle of lighter fluid all over your coals which subsequently gets cooked into the food. Use a chimney starter. They are inexpensive and beats using toxic lighter fluid any day.

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