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bookmark_borderHow to Celebrate a Zero Waste Memorial Day

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Hey earth muffins! Memorial Day is a time to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives while serving in the U.S. military. It’s also a day for families and friends to come together and celebrate the unofficial start of summer. Most “traditional” Memorial Day celebrations can produce a lot of waste, including disposable plates and single-use decorations. If you’re interested in celebrating Memorial Day in a more sustainable way, here are some tips for a zero waste Memorial Day celebration:

1. Use reusables (including decorations)

One of the easiest ways to reduce waste during your Memorial Day celebration is to use reusable tableware and decorations. Instead of buying disposable plates, utensils, etc., opt for reusable versions that you can wash and use at your next party. Similarly, instead of buying decorations like balloons and streamers, choose decorations that you can use again next year.

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bookmark_borderThe BEST Eco-Friendly White Elephant Gifts

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Hey earth muffins! Christmas is just around the corner; I don’t know about you but my schedule has been packed with holiday events and office parties. Many of these include bringing some sort of gift to exchange. There are plenty of options for fun (and useful) zero waste white elephant gifts…. Keep reading for a full list of the best eco-friendly presents to bring to your next office party!

Eco-Friendly White Elephants Gift Guide:

1. First up – mason jar soup, dessert, or hot chocolate mix. Ever feel like you (maybe) have too many mason jars? This is the perfect way to pass on a jar AND delectable treat. Don’t forget to include the recipe too!

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bookmark_borderHow to Throw a Zero Waste Party – Birthday Edition!

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Hey earth muffins! My boyfriend’s 25th birthday is just around the corner, so I thought it would be fun to write a themed birthday post today. 😍 I wrote a whole post about how to celebrate a zero waste birthday last year; but, I wanted to focus on a zero waste party today. Parties are super fun and a great way to celebrate your loved one – and they can definitely be eco-friendly too! Here are my top tips for throwing the coolest zero waste party this year!

1. Use e-invitations

As a kid, I remember getting invitations in the mail for birthday parties. While I personally love getting something special in the mail, you don’t have to use paper invitations anymore. Instead, try electronic alternatives! There are tons of great websites that allow you to send invites. If you don’t want to be limited by their designs, use sites like Canva to create your own and email it out to friends. You could also start a group on Facebook that invites everyone. This is a great way to mass send all the details for the party! Paper invites are usually thrown in the trash, so definitely choose electronic instead.

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