Red, White and Green 4th of July

Here's where to find Ideal Bite's picks for a "Red, White, and Green" 4th of July celebration, as seen on The Today Show!

Weber Gas Grill - 60 million Americans will be firing up a barbecue on the 4^th, and we recommend gas grills as they produce ½ the CO2 as charcoal and 1/3 as much as electric.

• Where: www.weber.com
• Learn more: Environmentally-friendly BBQs

Wolavers Organic Beer - No 4th of July is complete without an ice cold beer; make yours organic to forgo pesticides without sacrificing taste.

• Where: www.wolavers.com, stores nationwide
• Learn more: Organic beer

Frog's Leap Wine - Organic means zero insecticides, fungicides, herbicides, or added sulfites (and gentler hangovers!), plus Frog's Leap is a 100% solar powered winery that uses biodynamic farming methods.

• Where: www.frogsleap.com, wine shops nationwide
• Learn more: Biodynamic wine

Bison - Leaner than beef, bison has ¼ of the fat, more iron, and more protein than one serving of beef. The FDA mandates that no antibiotics or growth hormones can be used, so eat up!

• Where: www.wildideabuffalo.com, local food co-op or Whole Foods
• Learn more: The benefits of bison meat

Steaz Energy Drink and Organic Green Tea Sodas - The first all-natural, organic, fair trade energy drink, Steaz Energy is lightly carbonated and not too sweet. The sodas are made of organic green tea, and are benzene-free.

• Where: Whole Foods
• Learn more: Natural energy drinks

Totally Bamboo Bowl - Bamboo is more sustainable than wood, and is harder and more resistant to temperature and moisture, so it won't warp or splinter with age.

• Where: www.totallybamboo.com, sold in stores nationwide
• Learn more: Bamboo

Preserve Tableware - An eco-alternative to paper plates, Preserve Tableware is made of 100% recycled plastic, is recyclable, and is dishwasher-safe so you can choose to reuse or recycle when the party's over.

• Where: Whole Foods Market stores, www.amazon.com, www.recycline.com
• Learn more: Eco-friendly picnics

Organic Cotton Napkins from the Fiberactive Quilt Company - The Fiberactive Quilt company employs laid-off textile workers in NC, and organic cotton is free of pesticides, and safer for workers.

• Where: www.btcelements.com
• Learn more: Organic and fair trade cloth napkins

Rawganique Organic Hemp Tablecloth - Hemp is very easy on the earth to grow and grows well without the use of pesticides.

• Where: www.rawganique.com
• Learn more: Eco-friendly table settings

VivaTerra Recycled Plates - Made entirely of recycled glass, which reuses resources - a crucial part of making recycling work.

• Where: www.vivaterra.com
• Learn more: Recycled glass

Wine cork placecards - Make your own! Reuse your old wine corks, or ask a restaurant for their discards. If you're not feeling crafty, go ahead and buy them.

• Where: www.uncommongoods.com
• Learn more: Eco-friendly table settings

Gaiam Folding Bar - No party is complete without a bar - especially one that folds up for easy storage, and is made of 70% Forest Stewardship Council-certified (meaning sustainably farmed) wood that is similar to teak but grows 10 times faster.

• Where: www.gaiam.com
• Learn more: Natural flooring

Ainsley Table and Chairs - Using the finest quality, ecologically harvested plantation teakwood, Premium Teak® is handcrafted and will endure season after season of rain, snow, and sun-without storing, covering, or maintenance.

• Where: www.smithandhawken.com
• Learn more: Hardwood alternatives

Branch Decorative Pillow - These pillows are handmade in Romania, providing work for women so they can stay home and raise their children.

• Where: www.branchhome.com
• Learn more: Fair trade

Paper Sack Luminaries - Make them! Reuse paper bags for a festive look - and don't forget to burn soy candles in the bag; compared to oil-based candles, soy candles create less smoke, and burn up to 50% longer than paraffin.

• Where: pick up supplies from local craft store; Pacifica soy candles available at Whole Foods
• Learn more: Soy candles