How to Have an Eco-Friendly 4th of JulyBy JHCadmin, July 4, 2010 This 4th of July, why not go "green" with your celebration? Here's how:1. Get crafty.Ask your guests to bring a box of stuff they'd normally throw away. You supply hammers, nails, glue etc. Set everything out on a table and have everyone craft their own wind-chime or garden sign.2. Choose local, organic foods whenever possible. Turn a visit to an organic farm into a party. Don't be shy about asking the farmer for ideas and recipes.3. Focus on no-cost fun, including old-fashioned games.Set up an obstacle course or relay races that you adapt according to participants' ages. More games.4. If you're seriously into eco-friendly, ditch the personal fireworks as they are anything but.Also, it is more environmentally friendly for thousands of people to attend a big display versus setting off your own fireworks.5. Don’t waste food. If you have leftovers, send them with people who will eat them. Put them in containers with lids versus plastic baggies. If you don’t want to send your good leftover dishes, buy disposable that can be washed and re-used.6. Recycle any waste that is left over. Put veggie and fruit scraps in the compost bin. Recycle aluminum cans and anything plastic or glass.7. Walk to your local parade and fireworks instead of using your car. That will make even parking a breeze. Or ride your bikes and get good exercise too.8. Proudly wear a green tee shirt to any gatherings.How about “I’m celebrating with Red, White and Green?”Thanks to CelebrateGreen for a couple of the above ideas.Recent Articles See All Rich's New Tigard, Oregon Store: A Chat with Manager Rick Campbell General Articles Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:February 1, 2023 Meet Tigard, Oregon store manager, Rick Campbell, who has been in the hot tub/patio/BBQ business more than 25 years in the Portland metro area. Read More Grill Islands - Easily Create an Outdoor Kitchen in Your Backyard Grills Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:January 2, 2023 Grill islands: Modular outdoor kitchens with grill(s), workspace, fridge, storage, and more. Read More Tartan and Sparkle Holiday Mantel - DIY Tutorial Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 3, 2022 Step-by-step tutorial for your holiday mantel: How to create a classic tartan design. Read More DIY Winter Mantel Décor Tutorials: Golden Magnolia Wreath and Cinnamon Stick Votive Holder Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 2, 2022 DIY Holiday Mantel Decor tutorial: Golden Magnolia wreath and cinnamon stick votive holder. Read More How to Transform Your Mantel to a Winter Wonderland Design Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:December 1, 2022 We show you how to transform your fall mantel decor to a winter wonderland design easily and quickly! Check out our 15-sec time-lapse photo that shows us making the switcheroo. Read More Tutorial: 3 Easy DIY Fall Mantel Projects Mantel Decor Author:Rich's For The Home Posted:November 7, 2022 Illustrated tutorial: how to create 3 DIY fall mantel essentials: Stacked herringbone pumpkins, shabby-chic reversible mason jars, and Washi tape pumpkins. Read More