As consumers become more aware of their environmental impact, they are rightfully looking for simple ways to reduce. Below are some ideas for consumers to make a difference when hosting parties!
What you can do to entertain green at home
As consumers become more aware of their environmental impact, they are rightfully looking for simple ways to reduce. Below are some ideas for consumers to make a difference when hosting parties!
1. Consider buying local food directly from farmers. It takes a little more planning and you will need to be a little more flexible about what you are going to serve as it will need to depend on what is available at the market. Go to the farmers market and put together a local vegetable tray and now you can buy all kinds of meat and cheeses there. If you can talk to the farmer, pick up a story about the farm that you can share with your guests at the party.
2. Another good place to start being green is using real plates and glasses even if the plates don’t match, use real plates and dishes – instead of disposable.
3. Buy local beverages at the grocery store, you can get locally made beers, wines and often sodas.
4. Pay attention to everything you buy – the more we go away from plastic bottles the better.
5. Recycle and compost. You don’t have to be a gardener to compost, I bring my compost to work or donate it to a neighbour who gardens. If this seems far out, ask yourself where is “away” when you throw things in the garbage. Ask yourself, “how can I have less waste at this party than the one before?” Remember there is no “away.”
6. Do the best you can and have fun!
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