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Going Green: Green Your Football Season

aeliasen
Employee
Employee

Are you ready for some football?  I know I sure am! One of my favorite things about fall—besides cooler weather—is football season, because I LUV cheering on my favorite teams to victory each week (the Green Bay Packers and the University of Georgia Bulldogs)! Here are a few tips to use that will help you score a GREEN touchdown this football season:
  • Throw a flag when it comes to waste!  Whether you attend a game, tailgate, or watching party, be sure to recycle any items you can, including cans, bottles, and paper goods.
  • Be a green referee.  After games and tailgates, leave the area as clean, or cleaner, than when you arrived.  Have a location set up to collect trash, recyclables, and items to compost, and encourage other fans to do the same.
  • Take a timeout from plastic utensils and Styrofoam cups and plates.  Many brands have now switched to materials that are recyclable or compostable, and made from renewable resources.  Check out the selection at the Biodegradable Store.
  • Score an extra point for the environment by using local ingredients for any food items you serve.  Try using local or farm raised chicken for your famous Buffalo wings, or local veggies for your dip trays.
By following a few of these tips, you can make sure that your football season is green from kickoff to the playoffs.  What are some green ways that you plan to tailgate this football season?  Let us know by commenting below!  Have a suggestion for how to live and work Green?