Red, White, Blue…and Green: How To Celebrate the 4th With a Conscience
With the 4th of July quickly approaching, there are some things to consider if you are hosting a holiday bash. While it may be impossible to make your celebration 100% eco-friendly this year, you can definitely make an impact with just a few simple changes to the way you eat on Independence Day. Here are some tips to lighten your footprint this 4th of July:
1.) Serve organic food. This is one simple and delicious way to “spruce up” your celebration. Here are some wonderful recipes that reduce carbon emissions (when you buy local, organic foods) while adding a healthy spin on normal Independence Day eating:
- Organic Blueberry Cobbler from Whole Foods Market or
- Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie from The Daily Green
2.) Buy local and/or organic beer or better yet - make your own organic beverages like the recipe below:
Lemonade+Mint Iced Tea Recipe:
3 Tablespoons Crushed or Whole Mint leaves (depending on your taste) 1 cup organic sugar 4 lemons - juiced 8 bags organic green tea Water Directions: Brew the tea as directed with the sugar and mint leaves. Let cool. Then add the juice from the lemon and sugar with some ice cubes. Garnish with whole mint leaves or ice cubes with mint inside. Serve chilled in a recycled glass pitcher.3.) Ask Guests to bring their own cups (or better yet…their own reusable bottle!)
4.) Use washable tableware if possible, or buy recycled plates and silverware. Always recycle when you can.
Most of all - have a safe, fun and thankful celebration of our Independence Day!
Posted on June 28th, 2009 by Stancie Wilson
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