Now that summer’s officially here it’s time to green your grill!

If you love to BBQ it’s important to remember that propane burns much cleaner than either wood or charcoal briquettes. If you swear by charcoal, try a natural product like Cowboy Charcoal — much cleaner than your traditional briquettes.

Of course, when you’re done grilling, use natural cleaning products such as SoyClean organic grill cleaner to keep your summer as chemical-free as possible. Tests show it’s just as tough on grime as traditional cleaners but won’t leave that chemical residue behind to leach into your next burger.

And, don’t forget to buy your food locally. Farmers markets are great places to shop, and ensure that the veggies you’re eating hot off the grill or mixed in a salad haven’t traveled thousands of miles just to reach your plate. That cuts down on the use of fossil fuels, which leads to significantly reduced levels of pollution and resource depletion over your typical tomato bought at the local supermarket. Websites like Local Harvest can help you find one in your area, even if you’ve never seen one in your life.