Are you preparing for an Independence Day holiday gathering? Here are a few tips to help you and your guests have an eco-friendly 4th of July.
- Avoid making too much food.
- Plan for the number of people that will be attending. Look in your cabinets for ingredients before shopping at your local farm or market.
- Utilize leftovers.
- Place leftovers in reusable containers and refrigerate within two hours of eating to enjoy your post-celebration meals.
- Compost food scraps.
- Reduce your carbon footprint and return nutrients to the soil by composting them! Join Ohio State’s composting program and recycle organic waste responsibly.
- Recycle.
- Collect recyclable materials in one bin for ease of recycling. Learn more about campus recycling online.
- Use reusable dishes, cloth napkins and silverware.
- Using reusable dishes, cloth napkins and silverware reduces waste and can make your table look more tasteful and elegant.