While the roots of St. Patrick’s Day may have originated in Ireland, the holiday has become a secular celebration where anyone, anywhere in the world can join in on the festivities highlighting Irish culture. This means, even if you’re not Irish, you can still participate in a few of the traditions and events commonly associated with the day.

Green Your St. patrick’s Day

You can even take this holiday a step further by using one, or all, of these five easy ways to green your St. Patrick’s Day:

1. Green Your wardrobe

While green is one of the traditional colors worn on St. Patrick’s Day, you can be even greener by making sure the clothing you’re wearing is sustainable. Steer away from fast fashion and shop for longer-lasting clothes instead. Organic cotton, linen, hemp and bamboo are a few materials which can make your wardrobe far more eco-friendly.

2. Go organic and green for your meal

Whether you’re eating out or eating in this St. Patrick’s Day (we recommend eating in), you can green your meal by opting for organic ingredients. Choose naturally-grown produce for the focus of your dish. Should you want to go green in color, you can serve something like guacamole deviled eggs or a pesto pasta dish. A traditional corned beef and cabbage recipe can give you plenty of greens, as can a hearty Irish stew. Add in some lime sparkling water or an organic wine and you’ve got yourself an eco-friendly, tasty meal.

3. Travel by alternative transportation means

If you plan to go out on the town this St. Patrick’s Day, leave your car at home and travel by alternative transportation means. You can walk, hop on the bus, carpool with friends, use ridesharing services, or opt for another form of public transportation. It’s not only a simple way to green your activities for the day, but it allows you to fully immerse yourself in the festivities without having to worry about parking, traffic or having to drive home.

4. Give yourself a little extra luck

Shamrocks and clovers are traditionally lucky plants…especially four-leaf clovers…however, even the three-leaf shamrock is said to represent faith, hope and love. So, why not plant some in your garden or home? Shamrock plants and other clovers can be grown inside or outside, although if you plan to grow them outdoors, it’s best to do so at the end of spring. Adding a little extra green to your life won’t hurt!

5. Decorate with reused or repurposed materials

Those planning to celebrate at home with friends or family can green their St. Patrick’s Day even further by decorating with reused or repurposed materials. Find green fabrics or other green products and use them to creatively decorate around the house. If you don’t have any green fabrics, you can make a natural, green fabric dye to turn them green. This way your home will be ready for the day’s festivities without having to buy new, expensive or plastic products for your decorations.

Celebrating the Green of the Day

However you choose to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, be sure to tap into the green of the day. Figure out how to incorporate these ways, as well as others, to make your day more sustainable…more green.