Green Your Independence Day Picnic

At Naturally Savvy we love Independence Day as much as the next person, but there's no denying a big holiday makes a big mess. Of course we'd be remiss if we didn't admit there are ways to limit your environmental impact this fourth of July—and our favorite place to start going green is the picnic. Here are four simple tips for a littlerless, eco-friendly day with friends and family.

DIY Meals

Pre-packaged foods may seem like the easiest way to go when you're planning a picnic, but you probably won't be getting much nutritional value out of the Twinkies and chips many people pack.