Entertain With Ease

Green-up your next backyard cookout with 10 easy tips to reduce waste and increase charm.

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Bulk Up

When shopping for the festivities, make sure to think big. Simply put, buying in bulk reduces waste from packaging. This mindset goes for the fare as well. For example, buy family-sized bags of chips instead of individual snack packs.

Tip: Rather than serving bottles of water and soda (think of all that wasted plastic!), opt for large pitchers filled with your favorite beverages. That way, your guests can easily serve themselves.

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