More Green, Eco-Friendly Birthday Party Ideas

There are so many simple ways to green your birthday party. This article offers some great, practical eco-friendly advice and insights. It suggests that smaller birthday gatherings are better, (agreed!) and it may even be easier to host two smaller gatherings (say, one for friends, and one for family) than to host one gigantic birthday party.

Here’s an excerpt with a few more ideas:

“Bid adieu to balloons
Balloons are treated with ammonia, tetramethyl thiuram disulfide, zinc oxide and added plasticizers – and frankly, they aren’t very green. If they aren’t there, they won’t miss ‘em.

Goody bags
Goody bags are exciting for any kid, but pumping them full of candy and useless items is just a waste. Before the event, get crafty with your child with homemade gifts. Try hemp or beaded bracelets, each with a personalized touch to fit their friend’s personality. Alternately, bake a few batches of different cookies with your child, then get paper Chinese take-out containers from your local craft store, and fill them with the treats. Add the recipes for the parents.

Want to add a little more? Have a take-home craft project with instructions provided.”

Greening your child’s birthday party | Ecoki.