Happy Fourth of July! Today we Americans celebrate the day we declared our independence from England and most commonly people get together with their friends and family for a heartwarming delicious barbeque. Countless hotdogs, hamburgers, and corn on the cob are cooked on the grill while there is an endless supply of different salads, fruits, and chips eaten on disposable paper/Styrofoam plates with plastic utensils. Thousands of pounds of waste are generated on this holiday since the dinnerware is thrown away and not recycled because a) people don’t know or b) they know they can, but there is food on it so the recycled material is not contaminated. Therefore, try bringing your own plate, bowl, cup, and utensils to the party or barbeque you attend. This will prevent an excess amount of waste generated by you. If you are hosting the party, get your guests to bring their own and if they forget, provide the ones you have. It may be a pain to wash the dishes after, but I guarantee you will save a lot of money doing this. Since people bring their own dinnerware, you don’t have to buy any disposable ones saving you money. Also, don’t be afraid to bring your own dinnerware to events you’re invited too! It’s ok… you’re saving the world! This EGOlogical tip can also be used for other parties or events you attend or host such as birthdays or winter holiday parties.
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