With BBQ’s becoming a reality in just a few short weeks, supermarkets will be stocking
the shelves with extra steak, chicken, sausage and more! While everyone is enjoying
their spoils on sunny days with friends, it’s often not thought of as to how that bbq can be
conducted in a way that is less harmful to the environment. And while many might think
that this particular bbq is on a smaller scale, it is important to make sure that you’re
contributing to the collective effort to make sure you’re being conscious of the environment
as well!
Cook Your Food At Once!
If you’re using anything other than propane, you know that charcoal and wood can
contribute to toxins in the air — which can be harmful to both you and your guests!
Instead of keeping the grill on for that second round of burgers, consider cooking them
all at once, and killing the heat as soon as possible. This helps to reduce any pollutants
in the air while also giving your guests a selection of prepared food to choose from as the
day goes on and their appetite starts back up.
Reuse!
Don’t settle for paper and plastic items if you have the chance to reuse! The amount of plastic
wasted during a barbecue is typically very high, and difficult to separate all at once. To
combat this, make sure your guests are eating off of your plates from inside and using
metal utensils to ensure that nothing is wasted and the only thing you have to do is run
the dishwasher!
Separate Your Trash
It’s one thing to keep your trash in one bin, and another to have it separated. The easy solution
to this dilemma is to have a few different cans next to each other which are all labeled with
what should go in them. Food, recyclables and general trash can all be placed into different bins
which can be thrown away correctly, preventing any cross contamination between materials.
This makes the disposal process easy for both you AND your waste company!
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