The holidays are here – tis the season to be jolly. Entertaining is at its peak during the holiday season. And garbage-creation is also at its peak: between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve, Americans produce 25% more trash – about 5 million extra tons – than at any other time of the year.
This year, consider hosting a zero-waste holiday party in celebration of the season. You’ll find you not only conserve resources; you’ll save some green as well. How? It’s easy: just check out our list of simple, sustainable party tips and tactics designed to ensure a memorable gathering. From invitations to decorations, party favors to clean-up, we’ve got plenty of holiday party strategies to help you put a little more green into this greenest of seasons.
Invitations
- For party invitations, consider using a free online service such as www.evite.com. With its free electronic invitation service you’ll save time and postage – and the cost of paper invites, too.
- If you still want to send out paper invitations, choose those made from recycled or tree-free paper (such as hemp or rag). Better yet, recycle last year’s greeting cards and use the fronts as postcards for your holiday get-together. Not only will you end up with fun, unique invitations — you’ll save on postage, too! Didn’t save last year’s cards? Begin with this year’s and you’ll start a fun and planet-friendly tradition.
