For many, the summer is a season to spend time outside: at the pool, beach, and/ or local park. Read the following five tips to learn more about how to enjoy a picnic this summer while practicing a green lifestyle:
1) Prepare food from the farmer's market: Shop at local farmer's markets to get supplies for the picnic. This will ensure that the produce and food items brought on the picnic are organic and/ or prepared in a local, chemical-free, environment.
2) Pack reusable materials: Instead of packing paper plates and plastic cutlery, pack reusable plates, silverware, and cups. This will reduce waste. After the picnic, just pack up all the reusable materials to wash once home.
3) Enjoy the picnic locally: Save gas, and protect the environment, by choosing a local park or nearby location to enjoy a summer picnic.
4) Respect the environment: When enjoying a picnic, remember to respect the local eco-system. Don't feed the wildlife or litter on the picnic grounds. This can harm plant and animal life.
5) Sort and re-pack waste: After the picnic, remember to sort the waste to make for easy disposal. Pack leftover food in containers to take back home to eat later or use for compost. Gather any aluminum cans or glass bottles for recycling. Throw away waste in the appropriately marked containers.
Follow these tips to have a fun, and green, picnic!
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