Guide to Eco-friendly party supplies
Party season is upon us, and honestly, Prince had it right when he said he would party like it's 1999. After last year, I'm so ready. With in-person get-togethers taking place, party supplies are in demand once again. But that means a lot of waste.
Did you know that most party supplies cannot be recycled?
Think about all of the party supplies we use at work, school, and home parties. That waste adds up. According to the EPA, landfills received 29.2 million tons (19.9 percent of total landfilling) of these non-durable goods in 2018.Single-use plastic is a huge problem, and we see the impact on our environment in the way of micro-plastics.Most of these non-durable goods are made of plastic, and we know that plastic never truly goes away. These microplastics infiltrate our waterways, wild and marine life...and our own bodies.
Ways to reduce your party waste
go paperless for invitations {invites are darling, but no one cares about them like you do}eliminate food waste {use this party planning calculator}use mason jarsreusable strawsbeeswax wrapsuse glass storage like this gorgeous set Stasher bagsSolar LED Lanternspotted flowers/plantstableclothscloth napkinscompost leftover foodsave/freeze leftoversserve food on wood cutting boardsbeeswax candles
Sustainable party supplies
price guide
$ affordable
$$ moderate
$$$ high-end
1. VerTerra
based in: Philadelphia, PAbest for: Sturdy, compostable, biodegradable plates and cutlery in various sizes and quantities.price range: $$
2. Green Paper Products
based in: Highland Heights, OHbest for: Consider this your new party store. Green Paper Products is committed to providing the highest quality biodegradable, compostable and eco-friendly tableware and foodservice products.price range: $Classic eco-friendly wooden spoons that would look great at any party.
3. Lush New York
based in: Eastchester, New Yorkbest for: Truly stylish coordinated party sets.price range: $$Sustainable glam from Lush New York makes me want to throw a fête! 
4. Green Party Goods
based in: Burlingame, Californiabest for: Fun, playful, out-of-the-ordinary party supplies. Biodegradable latex balloonsprice range: $$
5. Eco Party Time
based in: Montgomeryville, PAbest for: A one-stop shop for all of your party needs.price range: $-$$$The biodegradable confetti that you didn't know you need.
6. Meri Meri
based in: UK basedbest for: If you are looking for truly imaginative pieces, you will find them here.price range: $$$ 
7. Green Party Goods
based in: Burlingame, Californiabest for: A large inventory of darling planet-friendly products for any occasion.price range: $$ 
8. Susty Party
based in: Brooklyn, NYbest for: Beautiful, sustainable, compostable party tableware and home goods. All products are made in partnership with non-profit factories that employ and empower people with disabilities, visual impairments, or support a charitable cause by donating proceeds.price range: $
9. Aardvark Straws
based in: Ft Wayne, INbest for: Aardvark is a trusted name in recyclable paper products with tons of darling options and styles.price range: $$
10. Ship Party Return
based in: Austin, Texasbest for: The most daring and thoughtful party in a box. Biodegradable options are available. They also have rent and return services.price range: $$
11. Botanical Paperworks
based in: Winnipeg, Manitobabest for: Products made from post-consumer waste, these green greetings and banners are embedded with seeds that will sprout into beautiful wildflowers when planted.price range: $$$
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