Reducing your carbon footprint and being a little more eco-conscious with your daily choices is a win for our planet. Social celebrations can be just as eco-friendly with a few mindful choices like waste reduction techniques and sustainability. In a city like New York, where transportation to takeout delivery is moving towards more environmentally conscious practices, here are some ways to make your social celebrations more eco-friendly.
1. Reduce Overall Waste
Reducing overall waste is a fantastic way to make a celebration feel a little less frivolous and consuming. Using recyclable materials in decor choices, linen table cloths, or biodegradable catering supplies can all contribute to an event’s overall waste production. Having designated compost and recycle bins also helps reduce food and drink waste, as well as make clean-up a little more environmentally friendly.
2. Choose a Sustainable Venue
Venues often come with some sort of energy-efficient or green designation, depending on their efforts to help contribute to eco-friendly operations. Some are more focused on waste-reduction initiatives Others are more focused on energy efficiency or alternative energy options than typical fossil fuel consumption.
3. Offer Sustainable Transportation Options for Guests
New York has plenty of sustainable transportation options available, including NYC cycling routes (for entertainment or daily transportation), using the subway, or walking. Invitations to your next social celebration can include directions, estimated travel times for each option, and ratings for how eco-friendly each option may be. Walking, of course, is a great way to stay active while remaining sustainable. Still, depending on the venue, you may have to consider that your guests will need a combination of transportation options.
4. Partner with Sustainable Vendors
From entertainment to catering, you can find eco-friendly and environmentally-conscious vendors all across New York. Discuss eco-initiatives with your potential vendors to see how they impact the environment. The Green Business Bureau is a good place to check businesses committed to using green materials and low- or no-waste practices.
5. Market Your Event Using Eco-Friendly Principles and Materials
How you choose to market your social celebration can also impact your environmental footprint. Using recycled paper invitations, biodegradable glue, stamps, or even digital downloads can all help you be more eco-friendly as you invite your guests to a fun event!
Create an Eco-Friendly Celebration with EMRG Media
EMRG Media has incredible New York-based event planners who are committed to creating the event of your dreams while being equally as passionate about your principles. Whether it be an eco-friendly event, an event that has a limited budget, or a vision of extravagance, our professional and compassionate event planners have the skills and knowledge to bring dreams to life. Inquire about your next private event planning endeavor and let EMRG Media handle everything!
