Summer has arrived and with it comes the traditional past time of grilling.  Many people have been trying to help the environment by living a green lifestyle. Grilling is no exception and  Olive & Myrtle has found a few tips for you to green up your BBQ’s.

While charcoal and wood grills have maintained the popular choice due to the taste that many say it gives the food, it is not the most eco-friendly way to grill. Charcoal and wood burns tiny soot particles that pollute the air and can worsen chronic heart and lung problems.  In addition, charcoal ash cannot be reused. While wood ash can be used in your garden as fertilizer, charcoal ash is dangerous to plants and should just be disposed of.

The best grill to use is a gas grill. Natural gas is the cleanest and most energy efficient way to barbecue and more environmentally friendly than using electricity. Electric grills have the highest GHG (greenhouse gases) footprint while gas grills are fueled from petroleum and natural gas.

If you usually throw away your vegetable peels after grilling try composting them and the using them for your garden.

If you are in need of a new set of grilling tools, check out the Verde Recycled Stainless Steel 4 piece set or Verde Recycled Stainless Steel 6 piece grilling set. Happy BBQ’s!

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