Clean With Green
When the party’s over, remember to always recycle or repurpose instead of throwing items in the trash. If you have to “trash,” use trash bags made from repurposed plastic for those items that just can’t be recycled and clean with green products.
There are so many household cleaning products that have biodegradable formulas, so keep those in mind when you’re washing dishes and cleaning off table surfaces.
Resources for Eco-taining
Local Harvest
LocalHarvest connects people looking for good food with the farmers who produce it. They maintain a public nationwide directory of small farms, farmers markets, and other local food sources in the US. Their directory lists over 30,000 family farms and farmers markets, along with restaurants and grocery stores that feature local food.
Susty Party
Based in Brooklyn, NY, Susty Party creates disposable tableware that is compostable yet colorful, highly-functional, party-ready, and responsibly made in partnership with non-profit factories who employ and empower the visually impaired community. All Susty Party products – plates, bowls, cups, straws, cutlery, tablecloths, and napkins – are made from renewable or sustainably harvested materials, and made in North America.
iHeart
The latest in spork innovation. This reusable silverware is shaped like a heart, and snaps open to reveal two forks, two knives and 2 scoops. They are both biodegradable and totally reusable.
Seventh Generation
Seventh Generation products focus on sustainability and the conservation of natural resources, using recycled and post-consumer materials in its packaging. Their products contain biodegradable, plant-based phosphate- and chlorine-free ingredients.