Celebrating the Fourth of July
We all know the Fourth of July is surrounded by red, white, and blue. This Independence Day I’m going to go green, and you can too! The 4th of July is a great way to celebrate our country’s history, but a lot of the fun-filled activities can pollute the air. Here are some tips on how to keep our environment safe during your celebrations.
· It’s always fun to have a family picnic to celebrate America’s birthday. Instead of using plastic utensils, try recycled paper products. It is an easy way to avoid using your breakable family dinnerware, while helping the environment as well.
· If you are going to be barbequing, tell your dad to use a propane tank instead of charcoal. Charcoal sends pollutants into the air that are harmful.
· It wouldn’t be the Fourth of July without fireworks; however, these amazing displays contain many dangerous chemicals. Avoid shooting off your own fireworks from home, and instead take your parents to a local event or neighborhood gathering where they will already be doing fireworks. Plus, you can carpool, reducing the harmful pollutants released into the air by motor vehicles.
Helping keep the environment clean is a great way to celebrate our country’s independence. By doing this, you can help ensure that our beautiful country will be safe to live in for a long time to come. Happy 4th of July!
