Five Suggestions for Cutting Down on Disposables While Hosting a Barbecue

I recently hosted a socially-distanced outdoor barbecue for 12 people. (The Delta protocols were a hassle, but I'll save that story for another entry.) Group gatherings can generate a lot of garbage, which the wife and I were keen to avoid. So while stocking up at a local store, we made some alternative purchasing decisions in order to host a greener event. 1) Use Mason jars for drinkware. Rather than reaching for the red Solo cups, we picked up a 12-pack of Mason jars. Prior to the event,...