A beautiful Arizona Spring is finally upon us! I can always tell when Spring is here by the smell of the orange blossoms. Mmmmm!
With beautiful weather and summer vacation around the corner, the opportunities for good, green fun are endless! For our blog post this week, I'll be giving you some tips on how to keep your Spring fun (and the beautiful plants sprouting up) green!
1. When having a big pool party, block party, barbecue, etc, make sure to have recycling bins out and clearly marked so all those disposable utensils and dishware don't go to waste. Or, better yet, use dishes that can be washed and re-used to prevent any waste!
If you have a garden, or want one, have a bin for food scraps that can be used for compost. Compost provides great nutrients for plants and is a good way to prevent leftovers from going to waste.
2. Don't waste paper on party invitations! With all the great technology available, there's no reason you can't design a cute e-vite and simply email your friends and family the party info! Some websites will even design invites for you if you aren't the artistic type. If you do need to mail invites, try using old boxes or scrap paper to make your invites. Recycled crafts always have an eclectic charm to them.
3. Get RSVPs! Knowing how many people to plan for can prevent over-buying and reduce waste. Avoid buying more food, drinks, and disposable eatery than necessary to prevent unnecessary waste.
4. Plan a local menu. When considering what food to serve, look to see what is locally available and in season. Local foods that are in season require much less travel and storage, thus reducing the carbon emissions associated with many foreign-grown foods.
5. Think green when decorating. Re-use decorations you have in your house or left over from another party. Small alterations can make repurposing decorations easy and the results will be just as spectacular as if you had bought them all new! A quick Google search will reveal a plethora of blogs and websites dedicated to repurposing old items and clever party decorations.
As you can see, throwing a more eco-friendly party doesn't have to be difficult and it can save you a little money! So enjoy the beautiful Spring and Summer months ahead and make sure to consider the environment while you enjoy it!
