If you are eco-conscious and green like me, you will want to take some simple steps to keeping your carbon footprint in check.  Here are some tips to have fun going out and watching the fireworks this July 4th Independence Day the green way!

1. Do not drive your car, especially if you are heading into the city.  The city will be congested with tons of cars and traffic, why would you want to add to the chaos of carbon monoxide on holidays?  Plus, if you are planning to drink alcohol, not having your car will take any chances of you getting a DUI, not something you want to get on Independence Day where you are supposed to be “free”.  Take public transportation or at least carpool to the show please!

2. If you must drive a long ways to a big city to watch the fireworks, get a hotel room in advance and book a room at hotels near where the fireworks actually can be watched from your room.  You can then invite all your friends that live around there and have a blast watching the fireworks in your hotel room!

3. Make sure to recycle all your beer bottles and whatnot.  Just because you are buzzed doesn’t mean you shouldn’t recycle and stay “green”.

4. If none of these works for you, just stay home and watch the fireworks on your LCD HDTV.  You can also read up on how to watch fireworks on a budget in the comfort of your room without seeing all the drunk people here.

5. If you are in San Francisco Bay Area, check out these tips on “where” to watch the fireworks and not be disappointed.

Lastly but not least, HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY EVERYONE!