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If Nothing Else...

Ready to toss back some good food? One healthy, tasty plate of grill comin' up - here's all you need to know, from firing up to getting tipsy.

If Nothing Else, Try This...

Kiss the cook…that is, if he or she is grilling with gas instead of a charcoal or electric grill. Unlike charcoal, which releases carcinogenic VOCs, gas lets you easily control the cooking temperature. Plus, gas produces about a third of the CO2 that electric grills do and half as much as charcoal grills. And no need to miss that smoky, charcoal-y, lip-smacking flavor - just pile on a few sustainable wood chips (see "Flavoring")...
Stat: Each Fourth of July, 60 million Americans host barbecues, which consume enough energy to power 20,000 households for a year.
‹ GrillingupNext: Part 1: Gearing Up

In This Guide...

  • Part 1
    Gearing Up
    The best gas grills, cleaning and grilling tools, plus eco-friendlier charcoal options.
  • Part 2
    What to Grill
    Sustainable meats and seafood, plus meat-free grill options (recipes too).
  • Part 3
    Flavoring
    How to spice or sweeten things up, including more recipes.
  • Part 4
    Drinks & Dips
    Tried-and-true biodynamic and organic wines and beers, fructose-free sodas, and slightly healthier snacks.
  • Part 5
    Serving It Up
    Planet-friendlier dishware, utensils, cups, and napkins.