Eco-Friendly Party Supplies:
Today, in honor of Earth Day, we’d like to share with you our favorite eco-friendly party supply options. Here are the products featured in the graphic above, from the top left:
- The entire collection of Warm Polka Dots Tableware is made from 100% recycled paper and water-based inks.
- The napkins, plates, and table covers for Sweet Little Cupcake Girl and Sweet Little Cupcake Boy are made with 100% recycled paper and water-based inks.
- The Baby Bear Diaper Cake is an organic diaper cake that features eco-friendly diapers, a squeaker toy made from sustainable bamboo, and an organic blanket, onesie, blanket, and hat.
- These Bamboo Wood Candles, made from all-natural materials, make great earthy decor and favors.
- The Bunny Diaper Cake offers the same eco-friendly and organic options as the Baby Bear Diaper Cake.
- The Please Be Seeded Starfish and Please Be Seeded Cherry Blossom seed packets double as place cards and favors. They’re made from recycled paper and your guests can plant the wildflower seeds when they get home.
- The Personalized Baby Animal Seed Packets also contain wildflower seeds that your guests can plant at home.
How to Throw an Eco-Friendly Party:
When it comes to large gatherings and outdoor parties, the simplicity of disposable party supplies is usually the best option. And while we’re the first to admit this, we’re also committed to the environment and helping our customers throw parties that are eco-friendly. We’re proud to carry the eco-friendly party supplies featured in the graphic above, and we’re also excited to share with you the following ways to throw an eco-friendly party:
- When planning your menu, purchase local, in-season ingredients and foods. Shop your farmer’s market for lots of veggie, fruit, and cheese options. Head to the local butcher for meat. Serve drinks from a local winery or brewery. And if you’re going to buy a cake, get it from a local baker, rather than a mass retailer.
- Mix and match disposable party supplies and your everyday glassware and cutlery. For example, if you decide to use paper plates and napkins, use glass cups to reduce the amount of waste after the party.
- Don’t waste any food! Send extra food and leftovers home with your guests in tin foil, which is recyclable.
- There are certain party decorations that can be saved and reused at another party down the road. Whether it’s a honeycomb centerpiece, or a table cover that doesn’t get dirty, saving and reusing these will keep them out of the landfill and save you money!
- Skip the bottled water! Instead, save and collect cleaned-out wine bottles and fill them with filtered water. Not only does this look great, but it recycles wine bottles and eliminates plastic water bottle waste.
- Make sure you have a recycle bin next to the garbage can where your guests can place their soda cans and glass bottles.
- Get a little creative when it comes to decor. Instead of cut flower stems, get potted flowers that you can plant after the party. Another centerpiece idea is to fill punch bowls with fruit, which you can eat after the party. Use items you already have around your house for decor, such as jars, baskets, doilies, vases, and tablecloths.
- Flood your party space with candlelight. Not only does this cast a gorgeous ambiance, but it will cut back on electricity.
These are a few of the ways you can make your party more eco-friendly. Please feel free to share your ideas in the comments below.
Happy Earth Day!