How to choose planet-friendly barbecue and picnicware

Paper or plastic? Let’s have a look at how green our summer feasting tables really are and how to pick flatware and cutlery

The most sustainable ware for your garden are the pieces you already have. Picture: Ikea

I know, I drone on like a bumblebee every June regarding Earth-friendly behaviour around the barbecue. This year will be no exception. 

However, having pounced all over the carbon-spewing sins of the gas grill, let’s have a look at our table and the glittering supporting cast of flatware, cutlery and drinking stock. How green is your summer feasting table?