Put a Little Green in Your Red, White and Blue Celebration
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“It’s estimated that Americans using their grills on July 4 will create the same amount of carbon dioxide as if 2,300 acres of forest were burnt.” There are other environmental problems associated with the celebration of the Fourth, he said.“It’s estimated that Americans using their grills on July 4 will create the same amount of carbon dioxide as if 2,300 acres of forest were burnt.”There are other environmental problems associated with the celebration of the Fourth, he said.In fact, some disposable plates are made from corn, potato and sugar-cane pulp.Throw a potluck party to share resources and carpool.Prepare meals and desserts with locally grown organic ingredients and free range grass fed meats and poultry.Balance your meat dishes with more sustainable vegetable-based items.Provide recycling bins for glass bottles, cans and plastic.When BBQ-ing, use natural gas grills -- they pollute less than charcoal grills.To make matters worse, over-charring meat produces toxic chemicals in the food itself.Dont shoot off polluting fireworks at home; instead, go to one of the city- or county-sponsored events.Try a natural insect repellent.Never apply over cuts or wounds; never apply on infants or use if you are taking any medications; don’t spray in enclosed areas; and wash skin with soap and water after use.Use environmentally friendly cleaning products and cloths or micro fiber rags to clean up after the party.To learn more about the sustainable | SPC initiative, call Jason Green at 727-341-3283.### Contact Information St. Petersburg College Bill Frederick 727-341-3076 www.spcollege.edu Click here to view the list of recent Press Releases from St. Petersburg College Promote Your Business Press Release Pricing Email this page to a friend