Make The Last Bash Of The Summer Green

So Monday is Labor Day, the last long weekend of the summer. If you are like most of us at the moment, you are hanging at home. So what to do? May I suggest an eco-friendly backyard BBQ/party? Invite a few friends over and enjoy the last day of year that you can fashionably wear white shoes.

Some tips for throwing a green-er bash.

• Shop locally; go to your local farmers market on Saturday or Sunday. You can pick up some great locally grown organic fare. Veggies are especially good from your local growers, but depending on the market in your area local meat and seafood can be purchased for a yummy BBQ.

• Goes without saying, particularly in my crowd, use E-Vites. Or dare I say it call your friends on the tele.

• For your booze needs and lets be honest we have booze needs. Try a local microbrew, some have small bottleing operations. Of course you can pick up a nice variety of organic wines at your local grocery store or Trader Joes. And May I suggest some tasty mixed cocktails made with Reyka Vodka, made at the only distillery powered by geothermal steam.

• Instead of using all those paper plates and red solo cups. Either try using regular old plates and bowls from the house. It doesn't take that much energy to wash them, get your friends to pitch in; after all they just ate and drank for free. Or you can always get more responsible disposables. Try Eco Products it's a good source for all things compostable.

One last thing designate a driver and have fun!!!