Children’s birthday parties without a mountain of stuff
Children’s parties often leave behind a bag of disposable tableware and a pile of presents nobody needs. With a few small choices, the party is just as much fun, cheaper and creates less waste. This guide gives practical solutions from invitations to clean-up.
You will need
- A guest list and a budget
- Reusable or borrowed tableware
- Fabric or paper decorations that can be reused
- A message to parents about gift wishes
Steps
Send invitations digitally
Send the invitation as a message or an e-card. Include the date, duration, allergies and gift wishes in the same message.
Suggest an alternative to presents
Use reusable tableware
Decorate with reusable items
Get the amount of food right
Organise games without stuff
Replace sweet bags
Sort the waste after the party
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