Nothing screams “summer” like a barbecue. The smell of good food cooking on the grill, the company of friends and family, and the long summer evenings spent are all characteristics that keep this gathering alive and well. Though there is nothing wrong with enjoying yourself and relishing in the good times, some of our actions at these events can take their toll on the environment.

It is important that, when we are celebrating during this warm season, we don’t forget about the environment, and we make some small effort to make sure that our get-togethers are also sustainable. Whether you’re with a small group or a big crowd, here are some ideas to make sure that one of the things you’re serving at your next barbecue is sustainability.

An average American wedding produces approximately 400 lbs of waste, and since there are typically over 2 million weddings per year in the U.S. alone, this waste can add up quickly. But fear not! With more focus being placed on eco-friendly events, there are many ways you can make your wedding a little greener. You can have a beautiful wedding while limiting your impact on the environment, and here we’ve assembled a few tips for how. The Venue When planning a wedding, one of the…

Books are a great way to waste an afternoon or a rainy day by informing or taking you on many adventures to faraway lands.  As great as books are, what do you do with the old ones that take up space and are not wanted or needed anymore?  Some recycling programs won’t accept them, and second-hand bookstores can only take on so many books and have standards for what condition the books have to be in.

Well, worry no more!  Rather than tossing it into the trash, why not upcycle them instead?  So whether you use them for yourself or a bibliophile friend, these projects are ideal for turning a new page in some old books.

As good eco-citizens, we are constantly trying to figure out what we can do to reduce our energy consumption. Simple actions can go a long way in saving energy, such as turning off the lights when we leave a room, but there are several other easy changes you can make around the house to reduce your energy consumption even more. Well, fear not, fellow energy-reducers! Here we have listed some easy tricks to reduce your home’s power consumption. Heating and Cooling System There’s nothing too…

With summer now upon us, many people will be making travel plans to a wide variety of destinations.  The highways will be plugged up with cars, beaches will be crowded, and city streets will be alive with festivals and other events.  Some people will be traveling to more natural regions to take in the wonders of nature. In a world where traveling almost anywhere is possible, it is important to make sure our vacation doesn’t leave a harsh impact on the environment.  The concept of…