With some creative planning, you can host festivities that are fun and light on the planet.
Send online invitations instead of paper. Suggest rideshares or public transit. Offer virtual attendance options.
Seek out local, organic, fair trade catering using seasonal produce. Offer meatless and plant-based fare.
Skip single-use plastics by using reusable dishes, napkins, cups and cutlery. Provide filtered water instead of bottled.
Decorate sustainably with items from nature like flowers, vines, pine cones. Upcycle materials creatively.
Give eco-conscious gifts like charitable donations, plants, experiences. Wrap with reusable materials.
Turn off unnecessary lights and adjust thermostats. Compost food scraps after. Donate usable leftovers.
Make clean-up easy by sorting waste diligently. Recycle and compost as much as possible.
With intention, celebrations can build community, express gratitude and minimize waste. Choose purpose over excess when planning affairs.