Sustainability Tips: More Fun & Less Waste at your Holiday Picnic or BBQ

Did you know Americans toss out enough paper & plastic cups, forks and spoons every year to circle the equator 300 times? (Source: Northern Colorado Disposal)  

Here are some tips from Walking Mountains Sustainability and the Climate Action Collaborative to help reduce our impact over a busy 4th of July holiday full of picnics, gatherings and BBQ!

 

 

How To Get There

• Walk, bike, bus, or carpool to your picnic, BBQ or party. 

What to bring

• Avoid pre-packaged, pre-made foods and styrofoam to reduce single-use plastic.
• Bring your items in a reusable bag or basket.
• Bring your own utensils/straws/reusable tableware and water bottles.
• If purchasing, look for #1-2 recyclable cups. Paper & stainless steel straws can be purchased locally at Wallmart.
• Bring two trash bags. One for trash and one for recycling.

What to eat 

• Shop for in-season produce at your local farmers market.
• Shop for meat from the local butcher. Meat from the butcher also has less plastic or packaging.