It is a wonderful time to relax and have some fun with your friends and family.  Of course, you will want to celebrate this holiday in an eco friendly manner.  This three day weekend opens up a lot of time for celebration, so here are some great steps to take that will help you ensure that you have a green Memorial Day weekend.

First, before you have your barbecue or picnic, make sure that any things in your yard are eliminated.  If you are not going to use it, sell it or donate it to a thrift store that is in your local area.  You will want to get the grass looking nice as well.  Use an electric grass mower or a push mower that is old fashioned to take care of your lawn so you don’t harm the environment.

If you want to grill out, instead of going with a gas grill, go with a solar powered grill or an electric grill that gets power from the wind.  This way when you are cooking, you are doing it in an eco friendly manner.

The outdoor furniture may need cleaned before your Memorial Day festivities.  When you are cleaning off patio furniture and lawn chairs, make sure you avoid chemicals.  Go with some natural products for cleaning instead that are healthy for you and great for the environment.

For the food for the Memorial Day weekend, try going to a farmer’s market to get what you need.  This will help support local farmers and it keeps you out of the grocery store.  Maybe you have a garden.  If so, use ingredients from the garden to keep things eco friendly.

While you are having your picnic for Memorial Day, make sure that all the cups, bowls, plates, or utensils that you use are either reusable or at least biodegradable.  Put out some markers so people can put their names on items so they get used several times.  It is also a great idea to have out a recycling bin.  This way people can recycle items like paper, metal, and plastic.

Once your festivities are over on Memorial Day weekend, make sure that cleanup is eco friendly too.  Use trash bags that are biodegradable when you are cleaning up.  Don’t waste the food either.  Send home leftovers with your guests, so there won’t be waste to worry about.  When you clean off the grill, use water and soap instead of using chemicals that are dangerous and harsh.  Any food scraps that you have left can be put into a compost pile as well.

With these tips, you can keep your Memorial Day weekend eco friendly.  You’ll have a great time and you’ll be doing the right thing for the environment too.