The thought of throwing a birthday party conjures up images of colorful themed plates and elaborate balloon displays, and you’re not alone. But as home entertainment becomes even more popular post-pandemic, it’s time to rethink how much waste these gatherings create. It’s an easy way to bring everyone together, but you don’t have to sacrifice sustainability to throw a great party.
We’ve put together the best eco-friendly fun ideas to help you plan your next backyard party. can do When sustainable celebration.
1. Send a digital invitation
Consider sending digital invitations for events at home that typically require paper invitations, such as backyard rehearsal dinners and baby showers. You can even create pretty correspondence to text or email your guests (sites like Canva let you design digital invitations for free). Plus, you’ll save on postage and no longer need to throw all your paper and envelopes in the trash.
2. Reuse your home decor
While it may be tempting to go to the party supply store for inexpensive decorations that match your theme, try replacing your one-time use decorations with reusable accessories. Instead, reuse your home decor items. Use picture frames you have around the house to frame printed images that match your party theme, or grab garlands from seasonal bins to decorate your snack tables. You can’t go wrong! If you decide to buy something new for the celebration, look for something you can use again later.
3. Have a potluck
There’s nothing worse than overestimating the amount of food you’ll need for a party and filling up with inedible appetizers all night long. Make an educated guess about the amount of food you need. Packaged his snacks such as chips and pretzels are suitable for casual gatherings.
Or turn your celebration into a potluck! Not only do we have enough food for everyone, we know there is at least one food for everyone to enjoy. Plus, guests can take leftovers home at the end of the night.
4. Avoid disposable plates and utensils
You can find paper plates to suit almost any party theme, but the majority of this disposable tableware is not recyclable. Instead, choose reusable tableware you already have (even if they don’t match!) to help both your wallet and the environment. Start her day with an empty dishwasher so guests don’t pile up the sink with their own dishes.
Disposable tableware may be unavoidable, such as when you’re hosting a party in a park or when you don’t have enough plates for everyone you invite. In this case, look for recyclable or compostable tableware and utensils. The brand Repurpose has lots of compostable products (made from plants!) that are kinder to the planet than plastic.
5. Put it in the trash
Disposable beverage containers are almost inevitable at BYOB gatherings, but most of them can be recycled once empty. Install a recycling bin or box where guests can dispose of used cans and wine bottles. After the celebration, please sort them according to your local recycling guidelines.
6. Skip Party Favors
At events such as children’s birthday parties and baby showers, it’s customary to hand out party favors, which are often tossed out after the event. Take the amount you spend on cellophane-wrapped goodies and donate it to a charity that matches the theme of the party. to choose.
