Going Green In Suburbia

Each week, Patch will highlight editor and reader picks of great local businesses, destinations, services, organizations, ways to spend a day off and more.

You'll find useful lists to help you, your family, friends and significant others find the best places for everything from Sunday brunch to New Year's Eve celebrations, pumpkin patches, date night destinations, florists, girlfriend nights out, kids party places, parks and more. Here's today's list:

Recycle!-Solano Garbage & Recycling

Support your local Farmer's Market-Fairfield Farmer's Market

Nothing wrong with hand-me-downs especially when they're free- Freecycle

Opt for bagging your groceries in a reusable grocery tote instead of disposable plastic bags- Raley's, Safeway, Walmart, Target etc.

Create your own household cleaners and stay away from those dangerous toxins-Non-Toxic Home Cleaning