Friday, March 15, 2013
With Saint
Patrick's Day just a couple of sleeps away I'm sure many of you are
looking forward to a nice pint of beer (or two...) and some good, old
fashioned, toe tappin' Irish music. I know I am! But before the party
gets rolling, let's take a minute to think about how we can turn this
celebration into the greenest day of the year!
Here are my four
quick tips for a super fun and super eco-friendly St. Pat's:
Here are my four
quick tips for a super fun and super eco-friendly St. Pat's:
1. Wear Green
Wearing green on
St. Patrick's Day is a longstanding tradition, but this year why not
take it to the next level by donning something that is both green and
organic? There are plenty of reasons to wear organic clothing but the
long and the short of it is that organic farming is better for the
environment and better for people because it prevents harmful
chemicals from polluting our eco-systems. Check out my earlier post
on Three Good Reasons to Go for Organic for more info.
Another great way
to wear green this Saint Patrick's Day is to pick up something from
your local thrift or second hand store. After all, there's no sense
in letting good clothes go to waste.
2. Drink Green
Remember that nice
pint of beer we talked about? Well, here's a great opportunity to
support your local brewmaster and to do something good for the
environment too. Instead of ordering one of the big brand names that
likely had to travel many miles to get to your chosen watering hole,
ask your server if they have any local or organic beers on tap. Who
knows, you may just discover a new favourite!
3. Travel Green
If you're planning
on partying at home then you can go ahead and skip this one. But if
you're thinking about hitting the town make sure you take advantage
of whatever public transportation is available in your city. Public
transit helps cut back on carbon emissions and it's really the best
option if you're planning on having a couple drinks.
4. Eat Green
Some
of you aren't going to like this one, but if at all possible try to
stick to vegetarian cuisine. According to MNN.com, “the
average cattle ranch can produce as much sewage runoff as a small
city”. I don't know about you but the thought of that is enough to
put me off my burger entirely. But if you're still set on some
traditional Irish cuisine, look into whether you can get some organic
meat.
And there you have it! Four easy ways
to green your Saint Patrick's Day experience. Have you got any tips
of your own? If so, I would love to hear about them.
Have a happy and eco-friendly St. Pat's, everyone!
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