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GREEN THOUGHTS
Keep
Your Picnic Green
During the long warm days of summer it is always
nice to eat outdoors. Whether you are traveling, spending the day at the beach
or just want to have a casual family outing, a picnic is the logical answer.
They can be a lot of fun but if the proper precautions are not taken can also be
damaging to the planet. Some of the things to consider doing to keep your
picnic green are:
1.
Leave the area clean. It is a good idea to pack reusable dishes so you
will be sure to take them back home along with any left over food.
Biodegradable plates are available if you prefer to dispose of them but always
put them in the proper bins along with any plastic utensils, plastic wrap etc.
Never leave anything on the table or ground to spoil the atmosphere for future
picnickers.
2.
Take a reusable picnic basket. If you don’t think you will use it enough
to buy a basket you could use a backpack, shopping bag etc.
3.
Don’t throw food on the ground to feed the animals. You may attract the
undesirable animals and insects, and often the food left is not the healthiest
for the animals.
4.
Respect the rules of the park. If they don’t allow grills or fires plan
your meal around food that doesn’t have to be heated. If you can grill do it
responsibly so as not the damage your surroundings. Fresh fruit and vegetables
are always a good choice for additions to any meal.
5.
Protect your body and the environment by using a bug spray and sun block
that will not have harmful effects on either you or your surroundings. Candles
to keep insets away can be used but take the necessary precautions to avoid
starting a fire.
6.
If you are camping always use bio-degradable soap, detergents and
shampoos. Never use the lake as a place to wash your dishes, clothes or car.
If the water becomes polluted it could harm any plant or fish life as well as
marring the beauty of the area.
Sources
http://www.articlesbase.com/environment
http://blisstree.com
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