Green Living Tips 03.17.08

Green Your Summer

As Spring and Summer approach, www.treehugger.com offers ideas on how to “green” your summertime activities:

1.  Steppin' Light - Find local activities with low environmental impacts like a trip to the local park, woods, zoo, ballgame or beach with friends to relax.

2.  Cool and Easy - Turning up the thermostat a few degrees on your AC is a great way to save tones of cash while making the planet a cooler place at the same time.

3.  Up in Your Grill - Love to BBQ? Propane burns much cleaner, but if you can't resist charcoal or wood, try a natural product like those produced by Cowboy Charcoal which burns much cleaner than your traditional briquettes.

4.  The Local Roundup - Buy food locally, Farmers markets are great places to shop, and ensure that the veggies you're eating haven't traveled thousands of miles just to reach your plate.

5.  The Green Plate Special - Use reusable dishes rather than plastics or Styrofoam. If you must use disposables, make sure to pick up compostable varieties beforehand to put in the compost bin.

Source : www.treehugger.com.