Easy Ways to Host an Eco-Friendly Dinner Party

Having a special and eco-friendly dinner party does not mean you need to overhaul everything - it is just about having a plan. And, where is a good place to begin a plan? The Table. Plates, cutlery, cups, and napkins - all disposable things generate a lot of waste.

If you really want to plan an eco-friendly dinner party at home, the type of plates and tableware can make or break your sustainability plan.

Here are a few sustainable dinner party ideas to know how to host an eco-friendly party without filling the landfill.

1. Use What You Already Have

Before purchasing anything new for your eco-friendly dinner party, look in your own cupboards. If you have mismatched forks and plates? Who cares? The imperfect look is, in fact, part of the charm of a green dinner party: cozy, creative, and potentially low-waste.

2. Compostable Party Supplies

If you’re hosting a big crowd or an outdoors eco-friendly dinner party, and washing dishes sounds like a nightmare, compostable plates and tableware are a fantastic alternative. The key is buying truly compostable products, not just “biodegradable”.

Best Compostable Tableware:

  • Compostable Cutlery Sets: Made from PLA, Durable & Sturdy, Plastic-free, Compostable. Available in bulk packs.
  • Compostable Bagasse Plates: Made from sugarcane fibre, these are certified compostable, heat-resistant and toxin-free.
  • Compostable bowls: Made from sustainably sourced materials, are certified compostable, USDA plant-based and non-toxic.
  • Compostable Party Cups: Made from PLA, Durable, Leakproof, certified compostable

    3. Compostable Napkins

You can make a choice from here, depending on the style you want and how much cleanup you want to tolerate:

The Best Choices

  • Tree-Friendly Paper Napkins: If you feel cloth is too fussy, then you can go for tree-friendly paper napkins, made from bagasse. They are toxin-free, ultra-absorbent, and compostable.

This will keep your sustainable dinner table ideas on par with the feel of the party.

4. Say No to Single-Use Plastics

It may seem obvious but it is worth mentioning again. Don't use anything labelled as disposable plastic in your environmentally conscious dinner party. This can include plastic wrap, plastic straws, and, yes, even those little stirrers meant for drinks. If you are in need of substitutes, consider these alternatives such as:

  • PLA straws and cold cups
  • Tree-Friendly Napkins
  • Compostable Plates instead of disposable plastic plates
  • Compostable clamshells for leftover food.

These are one of the easiest, most effective things to eliminate single-use plastic from your gatherings.

5.  Rethink Your Trash Bags:

Every dinner party can create some kind of waste, but knowing how to deal with the waste matters.

Most traditional trash bags are made from plastic, which can last hundreds of years in the landfill and release microplastics. An eco-friendly dinner party needs to have better options.

Compostable Food Waste Bags are a better option for you. These food waste bags are made from plant-based materials such as cornstarch or PLA that breaks down in the environment within a few days. You can use compostable bags in your sustainable dinner party and minimize the plastic waste in the landfill.

Conclusion

Eco-friendly dinner party hosting doesn't need to be perfect. When it comes to food and table settings, by replacing plastic products with compostable products, you can have a beautiful, eco-friendly party that feels good and does good to the planet.

Use what you have, use compostable products where you can, avoid plastic when you can, and pay attention to what goes in the trash. This is not about choosing style, or convenience. This is about making the best decision possible, being accountable to your guests, and thinking of the earth. 

So, set the table, send the invites, and go enjoy your night. An eco-friendly dinner party can be stylish, and yes, it could even be easier to host than you realize.

 


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