How to make your event or wedding eco friendly
Events can be very wasteful, but they don't have to be. With some planning ahead, there are many swaps you can make to reduce the waste and carbon footprint of your event, wedding or festival.
Below are a few tips to reduce the environmental impactof your next event.
- Don't use plastic disposables
Leave behind the plastic straws, plastic cutlery, cups, plates and any other single-use items at your event or wedding.
There are many sustainable alternatives available.
Bamboo cutlery, plates and cups are great alternatives. You can even get customized bamboo straws for your wedding. Bamboo wedding straws are a fun idea that your guests and Mother Earth are bound to appreciate.
- Select local, seasonal food
Source local, seasonal food for your event or wedding to reduce the plastic and carbon footprint.
Try to work directly with local farmers and give them your support. You’ll help reduce the transport distance of your food but also help your local community/economy.
If you order directly from local farms, there is a high chance that they will be more flexible to your requirements and they’ll be happy to send your produce plastic free.
When your event is finished, ensure that you have a back up plan for any leftovers. Maybe you can compost them, encourage your guests to take some home or even donate any leftover food.
- Pick an sustainable venue
Some venues require a lot electricity and waste to run. Think of all the bright lighting used, heaters or air conditioners.
If you are hosting your event inside, try and find a LEED-certified venue. A LEED-certified venue will generally embrace sustainable, renewable energy such as solar. Meaning, the carbon footprint of hosting a event will have a much lower carbon footprint.
However, one of the best green venues is outside. In a park, at a beach - where little to no electricity is required. If you need lighting, you can hire solar powered light bulbs at many connivence stores or just used candles. If you can, pick a month when you know the weather will be good and therefore you won't need any heaters etc.
I hope you enjoyed these tips for hosting a sustainable, eco friendly event. If you have any other tips, please feel free to share!
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