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For all you suburbanites out there, check this article out from "Green Tips":

For many people, summer is the time to take the cooking and parties outdoors. If you want to create the perfect patio environment, keep the natural environment in mind as well; by choosing products that conserve resources and minimize pollution, you can enjoy your outdoor surroundings while also preserving them.

The article details greener building material, furniture, grills, lighting, and insect control. For instance:

Avoid using electric or propane-fueled bug traps, which contribute to global warming. Instead, consider natural alternatives to repelling pests such as burning citronella candles or surrounding your patio with plants that repel insects (such as marigolds or geraniums).

Read on, oh Suburb Dwellers...

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