Women's Health JULY/AUG > Renee Loux, GREEN Your GRILLING
Green It!
UP IN YOUR GRILL
Renée Loux
YOU'LL FLIP OVER THIS ECO-FRIENDLY BARBECUE GEAR.
1/ NIGHT LIGHT
Keep the shindig going after sunset with all-natural citronella torches by Big Dipper Wax Works. When one bug-repellant beeswax and soy candle burns down, pop another into the reusable bamboo base. $16, bigdipperwaxworks.com
2/ BURN NOTICE
Traditional briquettes release 105 times more carbon monoxide than propane does. Lazzari 100 percent natural mesquite charcoal, made from ecologically harvested wood, is a carbon-neutral, flavor-enhancing alternative. $15 for a 20-pound bag, bevmo.com
3/ BITES BE GONE
Deter unwanted guests–the creepy-crawly kind–with these genius geraniol insect-repelling wristbands. THey kep bugs at bay for up to 120 hours, no sticky sprays or harmful chemicals required. $5 each, bugband.net
4/ WELL SERVED
Dishwasher safe and durable, each Preserve On-the-go recycled plate is good for hundreds of uses. $7 for eight, preserve products.com
5/ BLOCK BETTER
Save your skin and the earth: Josie Maran Protect 40+ Daily Sun Protection is infused with argan oil (from the Moroccan tree of the same name), which can help reverse sun damage. $32, at Sephora stores
6/ TOOL TIME
Bamboo-handled Verde tongs by Outset are as good for the environment as they are for a cookout. $10, Olive & Myrtle, oliveandmyrtle.com
7/ NATURAL SELECTION
Made with pure cane sugar and fresh juices, Stirrings all-natural cocktail mixers are your shortcut to refreshing summer libations. $9, at Whole Foods Market stores
8/ TRAY CHIC
Weatherproof and made of recycled materials, Soleil serving trays will stand up to whatever Mother Nature dishes out. $39 small, $82 large, bambeco.com
Ask the Expert
ECO-GURU RENEE LOUX IS THE AUTHOR OF EASY GREEN LIVING. VISIT HER AT RENEELOUX.COM
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