Solar box cookers are the be-all and end-all when it comes to harnessing the sun to cook food. They run solely on the sun’s rays which makes them the ideal cooking solution for many areas where electricity and fuel aren’t options. They’re also wonderful for outdoor cooking because they pose little risk of forest fire and are much lighter than hauling fuel around in your backpack.
As long as you are going green in the kitchen, why not include the events that come out of it? For your next dinner party, try an eco theme. Here are some ideas for throwing a green dinner party, starting with invitations and going to favors.
Barbecue ribs, finger licking good… Crab leg juices from cracking and removing…. And so many other tasty things we eat leave a sticky residue on our hands.
One simple thing you can do is not reach for the napkin, paper towel, or disposable wipe to clean off your fingers, because it will end up in the garbage.
Use damp washcloths instead. You can even prepare these ahead of time to be ready for the end of the meal. When you’re done, just add them to your laundry load.
In addition, don’t use paper towels to wipe up small spills of liquids, or to wipe your hands, and so on. Instead, keep some cloths handy. Dampen them, clean up what needs to be cleaned up, and then place them on a rack so they can dry and be used again.
If you’re looking to improve your green credentials, there’s no better place to start than your kitchen. The kitchen is often one of the most used rooms in the family home and its emotional heart. With the steady flow of traffic and array of materials being used, it’s important to make it a more eco-friendly room the whole family will enjoy.
