The last vacation weekend of summer is finally here, and if you don’t have plans to get out and enjoy it, it’s time to make some. It’s also time to ensure that you’re doing everything you can to make your Labor Day weekend as green as possible, and there are ways to get eco-friendly with your holiday activities, whether you’re flying across the country to get away or barbecuing in the backyard at home.

There are classic green game plans to follow for Labor Day, like contemplating the train or carpooling if you’re going to be traveling longer distances (our Guide to Green Vacations has plenty of tips on traveling without trashing the planet) and using standard green party ideas if you’ll be hosting friends (like reusing, recycling and composting everything you can and serving local food and drink). Take things even further, however, with our five tips for a green Labor Day weekend.

1. Play Now, Plant Later

Regardless of what you do, your Labor Day weekend will likely result in extra carbon emissions. You could purchase carbon offsets to counter the problem, but instead why not take matters into your own hands by picking up a shovel and digging away at your carbon footprint. Click here to read more

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