Tips for Throwing an Eco-Friendly Party
Whether it’s a family get-together, graduation party, birthday party, or reunion, parties are always fun excuses to see many old friends, family members eat, chat and drink together. But, are you preparing for a big event? Chances are you are already excited about the thought of throwing a party. And whenever you think about the fun and other exciting moments that characterize parties, you can’t wait for the ‘big day’ to arrive.
Nevertheless, you should know that there are many things you ought to do to ensure a hitch-free party. That is why it is best to start the preparation ahead of time to ensure everything is planned.
You could write a list of the essential things to do and tick them off accordingly as you accomplish them. But there is one crucial thing many fail to consider when planning for a party. Have you ever thought of throwing an eco-friendly party? Probably not, because it is not a prevalent task on the to-do list of most party planners.
Parties create a lot of waste that affects the ecosystem, and it would help if you contribute to the safety of the environment even while having fun. Are you wondering how it’s possible? Below are ten proven ideas for throwing an eco-friendly party.
1. Inform Your Guests of Specific Items that They Can’t Dispose
Many things happen at parties that the host may not be aware of until the party is over. It is common to see guests disposing of some items they brought to the party and didn’t use in most cases. Some of these items could be vape batteries.
Improper disposal of any vape batteries could deplete the environment, causing air and water pollution. It’s best to get a variable voltage 510 battery to make vape sessions last longer and then dispose of them responsibly later on.
2. Use e-invitations
Can you imagine the number of invitation cards that end up in the bin, or some could be improperly disposed of, creating a lot of unwanted waste that affects the environment? So when inviting guests to your party, try to use e-invitations instead of paper.
It doesn’t take time to create e-invites. What’s more? You can send it to hundreds of people in a matter of seconds. There are plenty of websites out there that make these tasks easy.
3. Use Dispensers and Pitchers to Serve Drinks
There isn’t a better way to do your party in an eco-friendly environment than to avoid using plastic bottles to serve drinks. Plastics create a lot of waste and contain chemicals that affect the environment when disposed of.
It’s best to use pitchers and dispensers to serve drinks and water, and they will always stay fresh even after the party.
4. Use Reusable Decorations
Instead of buying attractive decorations that will create a pile of trash after the party, you could opt for cheap ones of good quality. The best option is to use reusable decorations that are not theme-specific. Remember, this might not be your last party. So you could keep them for future use instead of dumping them in the bin.
5. Go Green With Your Food Choice
Food is one of the things you can’t avoid at a party because its presence makes your party fun and exciting. It’s okay to serve a variety of meals at a party. It is also great to choose food that is in season.
For a small party, you can cook your food and outsource it for large gatherings. It’s best to choose organic and grass-fed produce. Spicing it up with many veggies and fruits isn’t a bad idea, too, as it could help the environment and your guests.
6. Choose Eco-friendly Cutlery
Avoid serving your guests with a plastic paper plate, knives, and fork if you take the eco-friendly route.
Disposable cutlery creates a lot of waste and harms the environment. If you must use them, ensure you choose biodegradable cutlery made from wood or bamboo.
Alternatively, you could borrow cutleries from friends and family and return them after the party. There are also some websites where you can buy good quality eco-friendly cutlery at a low price. Whichever choice you make, ensure it does not harm the environment in the long run.
7. Dispose of Leftovers Wisely
It’s best to plan how to deal with leftovers before the party begins. Then, with proper storage plans, you could make good use of these leftovers for personal use. For example, you could arrange for guests to take them home or send them as gifts to neighbors who wouldn’t mind having them.
8. Choose your Gifts
To keep the environment safe, we recommend choosing what gifts you would like to receive from guests. Since you are planning an eco-friendly party, you could create a list of possible gift options and send it alongside your invites. That way, your guest will know what gift you will like.
Also, you could ask them only to send their gift items in biodegradable packaging to avoid a lot of waste that could harm the environment.
9. Avoid plastic straws
Plastic straws littering the ground after a party are an awful sight. So avoid them by using straws made from metal or bamboo. They are reusable. So all you need to do is to wash them and keep them for your next party.
10. Recycle Waste
When it comes to throwing away trash, it is best to provide your guests with many options. If you provide just one bin bag, chances are they will throw all their trash in there. This will cost you a lot of time when trying to sort out recyclable rubbish.
You can save a lot of time if you provide several clearly labelled bin-bags to let everyone know what should go in them.
Conclusion
An eco-friendly party is not just safe for the environment, and it could help you spend less and choose healthier meal options too. Just follow the tips above to help you plan an eco-friendly party of any size.
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