8 Items You Need for a Green BBQ
By Meaghan Cameron from readersdigest.com | August 05 2010
Birchware
Made from 100% birchwood these sturdy utensils are a must for your BBQ. They contain no dyes and are heat tolerant up to 200 degrees. They are also 100% compostable.
$14.99 for each set of 100 pieces at amazon.com
VerTerra
These zen-inspiring serving dishes are made from fallen leaves and water. They're non-toxic, biodegradable, and compostable. No trees are cut down. VerTerra says, 'we can't promise that your meal will be guilt-free, we can promise that your dinnerware will be.'
Prices vary by piece. Find a store near you to buy VerTerra products.
Preserve
Preserve makes reusable plastic dishware made from #5 polypropylene plastic collected from companies like Stonyfield Farm. They sort it, clean it, test it, recycle it, and turn it into plates, cups, cutlery and servingware for your BBQ. Also, check out their kitchen tool and storage containers.
$20.99 for a complete tableware pack
Soda Stream Genesis Soda Maker
This product should be in every kitchen. Cut out the aluminum soda cans and plastic bottles altogether and make your own fruit juice and extract-flavored sodas and seltzers. Kids and adults alike will love creating their own mixtures at your BBQ.
$139.95 for a Genesis Soda Starter Kit
Reynolds Wrap made from 100% recycled aluminum
This a great alternative to traditional aluminum foil. Even the core is recovered paper.
Try this Campfire Potatoes recipe
Applegate Farms Grass-Fed Hot Dogs
Once you try these delicious hot dogs you'll never go back to mystery meat again. The original Great Organic Hot Dog has just 110 calories. Also try their nitrate-free Sunday Bacon.
Applegate Farms products are available at natural foods stores and some supermarkets.
Gone Safe and Natural Bug Spray
Made with herbal extracts like lavender, sage, and rosemary oil, this natural bug repellent will make you smell nice too!
$6.58 for the 4-ounce spray.
Kingsford Natural Competition Briquets
This all-natural charcoal was originally created for the competitive griller, hence the name, because they burn at a high heat. However, the eco-friendly caught on and started using them as well. Natural can often be more functional as well.
Plus:
31 Delicious Recipes for the Grill
6 Tips for Healthier Grilling
10 Fruits and Veggies to Enhance Your Meals
Prices vary. See where you can buy this product.
