Tips for Throwing an Eco-Friendly Party
Posted by Cate O’Malley on Growers & Grocers.
Besides getting the latest dish on Jennifer Aniston’s newest love or Britney Spears’ new video, OK! magazine is a surprising source for other useful information as well … like tips for throwing a green party. In a recent issue, here are a few of their suggestions:
Table linens: Go for anything organic that can be washed and reused countless times.
Make it easy: Clearly label recycling bins for your guests.
Party favors: Give out something practical, like dinnerware they can use at your party and take home and use again.
Lighting: Only burn candles made from beeswax or soy. Petroleum-based candles produce a toxic emission that’s similar to diesel fuel.
Decor: Instead of flowers, use colorful, edible fruit as a gorgeous centerpiece.
Dinnerware: Use your own dinnerware, or buy inexpensive reusable items. You can be really creative and start a trend with a “bring your own plate party.”
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Great tips! For centerpieces, while I don’t buy flowers, in the fall I do tend to borrow from nature. I have a Chinese Lantern plant that produces bright orange “lanterns” in the fall. These dry beautifully and can be put in a glass jar on display. When you’re done they go into the compost bin.