Tomorrow is #NationalTailgatingDay!

No matter your school colors, keep your tailgate party GREEN with these quick, easy tips... 🏈 Shop Local and Pack Fresh: By shopping for your tailgate party locally, and gathering some of your items from the farmers market or fruit stand up the road – you will drive fewer miles AND be supporting your neighboring farmer at the same time! Fresh tomatoes, watermelon, blueberries, jams, nuts, breads, and cheese all make terrific additions to any tailgate party! If you plan to grill out, consider buying organic beef from a farmer or butcher near you. 🏈 Say YAY to Melamine: Did you know a plastic fork can take hundreds of years to decompose? Ditch the single-use utensils, cups, and plates for reusable options this tailgate season. The FDA has deemed melamine food-safe, so it's a great unbreakable, reusable alternative. 🏈 Put Litter in its Place: After your tailgate party has ended, be sure to police the area for litter. Place all of your trash in the nearest trash receptacle, but in the event that it’s full from all of the other tailgate tents – it’s always wise to pack a trash bag so you can haul your trash home, if necessary. Unless there is a recycling bin present, you may also want to pack up all recyclable items and take them home to your own recycling bin.