There are now less than two days left until Heritage Day, and we’re all pretty excited! If you’re not sure about the ecological implications of braaiing, do not worry. Sustainable.co.za has a few suggestions for you if you’re making any last-minute plans:

Swap out gas for eco logs
Eco logs are made out of recycled by-products of the production of grape seed oil. This makes them 100% natural. They burn like wood, and provide long lasting heat and hot coals to ensure your braai comes out perfectly.

Porcelain or paper
Biodegradable bowls are the way to go. This is because they decompose into water, CO2 and compost. So instead of using water to wash your dishes, you’ll be creating water, CO2 and compost!

Light it up
Most people don’t realize that striking a match can be eco friendly! An eco firelighter is made from grape seed oil, has no paraffin and acts as a low odour, long-burning fire lighter.

Chasing the sun
A torch is a South African braai staple, but now they’re available in solar lamps or LED lamps. They’re easy to use, eco friendly and cost efficient. (May as well save money and electricity at the same time!)

Solar strength
Why burn fuel when you can use the power of the sun for your braai? The Sunfire parabolic solar cooker, shaped like a satellite dish, focuses the sun’s rays onto a central pot. It can bring water to the boil in 10 minutes and can reach temperatures of over 200 degree Celsius – use it to cook, bake and fry!

Words: Dailyfix Staffer
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