Eco-friendliness is more of a need nowadays than a fad. This has already spread to event themes that hosts and planners are embracing. The good news is this special concept for the occasion doesn’t have to be limited to a wall-to-wall décor of potted plants and a boring dress code of showing up in green.
You can throw an event that’s both stylish and environmental with careful preparation and innovative ideas. Throw a get-together that cuts on carbon footprint but still comes out sophisticated and trendy. Here are seven great sustainable ideas from a gourmet catering company.
1. Choose a Sustainable Venue
Your event’s location will partly determine the environmental significance of the gathering. Choose venues with LEED certification, sites accredited as “green.” Outdoor spaces (gardens, parks, and beaches) are great picks since they reduce the need for artificial lighting and cooling.
2. Green Invitations
Paper invitations have that timeless appeal, but they also add to the trash and deforestation. E-vites from sites like Paperless Post or Greenvelope are better. Invitations on seed paper that can be planted and grown into plants are a novel option. If you must use paper, make it 100% recycled paper printed with soy-based inks.
3. Sustainable Decor
Instead of single-use plastics, use glassware, bamboo cutlery, and event linens. Forego throwaway decorations. In their place, it’s better to deck the place with succulents and seasonal flowers. Energy-efficient fairy lights or beeswax are inspirational touches for the occasion. They’re chic ideas that add a high-end touch.
4. Zero-Waste Catering
Choices on food and drink have an effect on the environment. Work with good sources that emphasize farm-to-table fare. Given that meat manufacturing contributes significantly to carbon emissions, feature more plant-based dishes than meat. Finally, give excess food to groups that redistribute it to the needy. Practice the best in gourmet catering with a waste-free food preparation method.
5. Ethical Fashion & Dress Codes
Encourage a “green glam” theme for the event’s dress code. Suggest wearing “slow fashion” clothing that consists of eco-friendly materials like Tencel, organic cotton, or linen. For something more formal, there are rentals for formal wear to avoid buying something that may not be worn again.
6. Carbon-Neutral Transportation
Pick a site that’s near to where most of your guests will be coming from. If getting there can be managed by public transportation, even better. You can arrange shuttle services or carpools for the event to drive the message of being a green home. Offer bike parking for people who live nearby.
7. Post-Event Sustainability
The party may be over, but the eco-friendly must go on. Instead of throwing them away, bring those leftover flowers from the event to a nearby home for the elderly or a hospital to spruce up the place and bring cheer to the people there. Also, send your thank-you notes in digital format or on recycled paper.
Eco-Friendly All the Way
Organizing an eco-friendly event doesn’t have to mean giving up on glamor. With careful planning, the event’s theme can be effectively projected without sacrificing style, and you can let people know that green is the new black. For such a unique gathering, you’ll need a gourmet catering company with a track record in the field; call Tower Deli Catering Diner at 954-452-8202.
