Eco Party Planning

Last week was my daughter Candice’s prom and graduation. It was a emotional week and one I’m sure all parents can relate too. Of course she wants to have a party for a few family and friends. The date is set for the July and as I’ve evolved over the last few years I knew the planning needed to be as Eco Friendly as we can make it.

We had put on a number of events with our former publication, canvas, and our sustainable efforts led to using new kinds plates and utensils at that time. For this event we’re forgoing the traditional plastic cup in favor of biodegradable cups made from corn syrup. The same holds true for our sporks, that’s right sporks, in order to avoid excess costs and product we are using sporks a combination spoon and fork instead, of course these are also biodegradable. Our plates are also made from biodegradable begasse, a sugarcane byproduct, again a product that can go right in the trash and will break down.

Additionally we are getting a keg in lieu of beer bottles to cut down on waste there and improve taste. Unfortunately due to the way Poland Spring operates we are stuck in a contract we’ve been trying to get of for months and will end up using plastic water bottles to fulfill the contract. I favored pitchers from the tap and ice cubes. This will have to wait for the next time.

I’m know many people may not be aware these products exist or may shy away from this approach for fear of aesthetics, cost or other reasons. That’s not necessary! I did my shopping for this event through World Centric, a company dedicated to bringing awareness to these types of products for the masses. The cups we’re using have no visual difference to any other type of plastic cup. The plates and utensils are simply not bleached, and are strong enough to hold cold or hot foods and heaps of it. Not only are the costs in line with other products, but I handled this purchase on line from the comfort of my computer never having to deal with the headaches of stores and lessening my carbon footprint from not driving to shop.

I hope my planning for this party my inspire you to consider using these types of products for your next event.

Tom Pellicane
Co-found The Green Palate Experience