Make Your Next Party Zero Waste

I hope you are here because you are planning a party!

Maybe your birthday is coming up, or an end-of-school-year celebration! Whatever kind of party it is, it’s always awesome to throw the best party ever – one that is fun and also good for the planet!

Most normal parties use so many single-use items like:

• Individual Snack Bags
• Balloons
• Streamers
• Party Hats
• Paper Cups
• Paper Plates
• Plastic Straws
• Plastic Forks, Knives, Spoons
• Party Favor Bags with individually wrapped toys and candy
• Paper Napkins
• Plastic Table Cloths

This list goes on and on and does not even include the single-use items that your friends will bring like wrapping paper, gift bags, ribbons, bows and more!

So, what can you do? Have some fun planning an earth-friendly event! There are so many ways to support the planet while you celebrate. And you can be the host of a party that everyone can’t stop talking about.

Here are some ideas:

• Host an English Tea Party with fancy vintage teacups, saucers, and dessert plates. Bake your own scones, cookies, and cupcakes. Serve a variety of finger sandwiches for the main course. You can decorate the table with real cloth napkins, a flowery tablecloth, and maybe even borrow serving platters and other items from a neighbor or family member.
• Organize a Backyard Party featuring an exciting nature-based scavenger hunt with creative clues. You could even do a backyard camping sleepover in tents with roasted marshmallows, and campfire stories and songs.
• Meet at a Forest Trail and go for a small hike. You can collect natural items like pinecones, leaves, sticks, and any other things that are lying on the ground. You can work together with your friends and make fairy houses.
• Host your Party at the Beach and do a beach clean-up theme. You can provide the supplies and food for your friends, and your whole party can participate in beautifying your local beach.
• Head to a local Park and set up a birthday feast on the picnic tables. Bring some binoculars and have some fun birdwatching.

There are so many more creative ideas! And how fun it is to host a totally unique party where you can share your climate positive lifestyle with friends! Use the checklist below to help guide you through your important planning decisions. And be sure to share any ideas you come up with here so that we can get climate friendly party ideas to spread!

Best wishes to you for the most awesome party ever!