If we like one thing in summer, it is the mountain of social activities. After this year, the feeling of attending a party has never been so wonderful. Whether it is a warm beachside picnic, an elegant evening party or a beautiful festive dinner-summer is a place for social events.
But the thing is like this; this year's social peak season is about slowing down, reconnecting and living a good life-both for us and the planet. That's why we work with BioPak's ecological team to help you make sustainable hosting. Whether it's thoughtful decoration, compostable tableware or zero-waste dining, here are seven simple ways to upgrade your event to an ecological style.
The seasonal aisles in your local Kmart may be tempting, but it is a reliable way to collect things you don't need. If you want event decorations that can go through multiple seasons, please consider collecting high-quality, multi-functional items that can be flexibly changed with the occasion. The Bed Threads tableware collection allows the linen elements to be just right-from 100% French linen tablecloths to placemats and napkins; these works will last a lifetime. Use handmade ceramic vases, recycled glass candle containers and dried flowers or eucalyptus to add character to your environment. By mastering the basics, you will always be prepared for conscious gatherings.
Yes, you read it right. When choosing disposable cups, plates, and cutlery, make sure that it spends as little time on the planet as possible. This is why the biodegradable option is where it is. The picnic and party supplies we choose to support the planet is BioPak. They have taken action to make their packaging completely plastic-free and provide essentials that can be broken down in your compost. From wooden cutlery to sugarcane plates and paper straws, they can satisfy your feeling-good activities and truly satisfy them-even better, you can find them at your local Woolworths, Aldi or IGA. In the meantime, please upgrade and go to Compost Connect to learn about your local composting knowledge.
If you are responsible for serving your own buffet, please rest assured that zero-waste catering does not have to sacrifice flavor. In fact, choosing an option that relies on less packaging usually means that the product is fresh and full of love. Speaking of carbohydrates, get a French stick from your local bakery-Bruschetta, anyone? You can also try homemade biscuits, DIY hummus, mouth-watering pesto or colorful organic vegetable displays. Trust us, your guests will be impressed. Or, if you want to eat something on the go-choose Guzman y Gomez’s Mexican feast, they use plant-based packaging.
Whether it’s Christmas dinner, New Year’s brunch or birthday party, you need some special elements to make the occasion more memorable. Skip the (very unsustainable) golden number balloons, but use your creativity. Give new life to gorgeous old Christmas ornaments with a touch of paint, or make a DIY wreath from an old cardboard box. If gifts are involved, please choose reusable packaging, such as tea towels or fabric hair towels, rather than disposable wrappers.
If you are committed to an environmentally friendly shindig, you may wish to redouble your efforts to connect with nature and seasons. Speaking of flowers, we know that this can be a huge waste of money and resources. However, if you want to add some special features to your event, please choose local varieties of the season to reduce your floral footprint. The same school applies to production. Check out what seasonal fruits and vegetables are when planning your menu and try your best to source locally. In short, we will see you at the farmers market.
Localization is where it is, because it reduces the transportation emissions involved in supplying products. In addition, all your hard-earned money is spent where it should be spent-your community. From food and catering to furniture rental, beverage supply and decoration, there are plenty of talented creatives around your "hood" ready to upgrade your event. Whether buying drinks from a local craft brewery or getting desserts from a nearby baker, you can't go wrong. If you want to know where to start, check out The Good Beer Co, which uses a compostable beer ring holder.
Remote, hard-to-reach places were like this last year. In keeping with the cold atmosphere of this event season, everything is to make your shindig easy to reach. Choosing a central location is a reward for all accounts, especially when you return home safely after drinking at night. More importantly, you can encourage guests to take environmentally friendly transportation, such as walking, carpooling, public transportation or riding electric scooters.
Support your party and our planet with BioPak and get these wonderful feelings this summer. Their line of compostable picnic and party supplies is filled with good things such as wooden tableware, sugar cane tableware and paper straws.
Editor's note: This article is sponsored by BioPak. And proudly has been recognized by the Urban List. To learn more about who we work with and why read our editorial policy here.
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