Thursday, July 2, 2009

Greener Fireworks on the Way

It's almost the 4th of July and who doesn't like to celebrate with a spectacular fireworks show? The blast of rockets, colors lighting up the sky! Pretty fun to see - especially for kids. But what about all that smoke? And what exactly are large-scale fireworks made of? Do a little digging and you'll find they are not so good for our health or for the environment. But we may not have to give up the 4th of July show completely. It looks like greener fireworks are in the works and may be available in the near future. Check out:


Included at the bottom of the article are also some tips for keeping your 4th of July as "green" as it can be. Happy Fourth!

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