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 Are you in charge of hosting the family BBQ this year or does your family love to go on picnics to soak p some summer rays? These favorite summer activities can create huge amounts of waste and pollute our planet. But it doesn’t have to be that way! How about making your bbq and picnics more eco-friendly this year! Try these 5 tips and delicious summer recipes so you can enjoy time with friends and family while helping the planet at the same time!
1. Use your normal reusable dining ware and silverware rather than paper or (heaven forbid) Styrofoam products. If that isn’t an option, use biodegradable, compostable products like these (http://www.branchhome.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=181) or pick some up at any natural food store like Whole Foods. Use cloth napkins and tablecloths rather than paper or plastic throw-away products.
2. Protect your skin with fewer chemicals this summer. Everyday sunscreen is full of toxins and chemicals like Parabens and Benzophenone-3, which cause greater harm than good. Try a more natural sun care product like Aubrey Organics and wear a nice big beach hat.
3. Make your delicious bbq and picnic meals with local, seasonal, organic produce. You don’t want to use foods that have had to travel thousands of miles to get on your plate. Also try to eat less meat this summer. It’s better for your heart and the planet.
4. Start a compost for all your kitchen scraps and for food that might not get eaten (if you are using compostable plates then set up a separate trash can with a sign that tells your guests to deposit their plates with food scraps in one place). Check out this compost guide (http://www.compostguide.com/) for all the tips you need to get started. Or you can purchase an automatic composter like this (http://www.naturemill.com/plus.html) tomake it easier.
5. Lower your carbon footprint by choosing a location that you can walk or bike to. Or you can take public transportation or carpool with your friends and family.
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