Get Ready For An Eco Party
Why should I have a green party?
Having a green party shows your friends that you are taking the steps to living a green life and helping the environment. It shows each one of them how involved we can all be in the overall health of our environment and the Earth.
What things should I do to have an eco inspired party?
1) Take your invites on line by using www.evite.com or www.echoage.com
2) Serve organic snacks by using recipes at www.wholefoodsmarket.com
3) Instead of using paper plates, cups and napkins, go with reusable plates, cups and cloth napkins. Also use actual silverware instead of plastic ware. If you need paper items, purchase products made from recycled materials.
4) If it's a gift giving event, ask your guests to use recycled paper or reusable gift bags.
5) Consider having guests contribute toward a non profit organization instead of buying you gifts.
6) Inform guests to hold off on the card
7) Play games and activities that don’t require any waste. Plan activities with Eco in mind.
8) If a celebration is in order, consider making cupcakes over cake so that you can avoid having a plate, fork, and napkin.
What are some fun activities for the younger attendees?
Instead of handing out grab bags for party favors, consider making a craft from recycled products that can be taken home. Or use one of the recipes for an interactive activity where each guest has something that they can take with them. See our kids page for more ideas.
Silly Putty
□ ½ C Elmer’s Glue®
□ ¼ C liquid starch
□ food coloring
Pour glue and 1 T of starch at a time. Mix thoroughly to get even texture. Continue to add starch 1 T at a time for smooth consistency
Slime
Equal amounts of glue and starch
½ c glue to ½ C starch
Kneed together in bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Kool-Aid® Play Dough
□ cup flour
□ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
□ 1 package unsweetened Kool-Aid
□ 1/4 cup salt
□ 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
□ 1 cup water
Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Kool-Aid® in a medium pot. Add water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes. When mixture forms a ball in pot, remove. Knead until smooth. Put in a plastic bag and refrigerate.
Additional resources to help plan your party can be found at:
http://www.childrenoftheearth.org/Kid's%20Entries/Eco_Birthday.htm
http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/06/13/eco-friendly-birthday-party
Having a green party shows your friends that you are taking the steps to living a green life and helping the environment. It shows each one of them how involved we can all be in the overall health of our environment and the Earth.
What things should I do to have an eco inspired party?
1) Take your invites on line by using www.evite.com or www.echoage.com
2) Serve organic snacks by using recipes at www.wholefoodsmarket.com
3) Instead of using paper plates, cups and napkins, go with reusable plates, cups and cloth napkins. Also use actual silverware instead of plastic ware. If you need paper items, purchase products made from recycled materials.
4) If it's a gift giving event, ask your guests to use recycled paper or reusable gift bags.
5) Consider having guests contribute toward a non profit organization instead of buying you gifts.
6) Inform guests to hold off on the card
7) Play games and activities that don’t require any waste. Plan activities with Eco in mind.
8) If a celebration is in order, consider making cupcakes over cake so that you can avoid having a plate, fork, and napkin.
What are some fun activities for the younger attendees?
Instead of handing out grab bags for party favors, consider making a craft from recycled products that can be taken home. Or use one of the recipes for an interactive activity where each guest has something that they can take with them. See our kids page for more ideas.
Silly Putty
□ ½ C Elmer’s Glue®
□ ¼ C liquid starch
□ food coloring
Pour glue and 1 T of starch at a time. Mix thoroughly to get even texture. Continue to add starch 1 T at a time for smooth consistency
Slime
Equal amounts of glue and starch
½ c glue to ½ C starch
Kneed together in bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes.
Kool-Aid® Play Dough
□ cup flour
□ 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
□ 1 package unsweetened Kool-Aid
□ 1/4 cup salt
□ 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
□ 1 cup water
Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar and Kool-Aid® in a medium pot. Add water and oil. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes. When mixture forms a ball in pot, remove. Knead until smooth. Put in a plastic bag and refrigerate.
Additional resources to help plan your party can be found at:
http://www.childrenoftheearth.org/Kid's%20Entries/Eco_Birthday.htm
http://www.naturemoms.com/blog/2007/06/13/eco-friendly-birthday-party
