Getting ready to plan a birthday celebration in New York City? While you’re celebrating that extra turn around the sun, help give Mother Earth an extra spin, too, by hosting an eco-friendly birthday party! Consider these suggestions to have an unforgettable, environmentally friendly birthday celebration and event to remember.
Send digital invites to your eco-friendly birthday celebration
Not only is sending digital invites good for the planet, but it’s also good for your wallet. You can still send beautiful, thoughtful invitations by creating them online from a free site (like CANVA) or by hiring a professional event planning service like EMRG Media, who can handle the digital invite designs and sending for you. Another option is an online service that notifies you when guests have viewed your invitation and allows them to RSVP with a click of a button. Save paper and improve event invite efficiency. This eco-friendly option is a no-brainer!
Ditch the paper plate and add an air of elegance with REAL plates
One of the best ways to reduce birthday party waste is with real flatware. Check with your NYC venue or catering service about ditching the paper plates or toss-away napkins. Besides, bringing out the real dishes will only elevate your party vibes.
Not going with a traditional NYC venue? Consider borrowing your mother’s set (we promise, she has a set) for your next birthday celebration to really make your guests feel fancy and special. No vintage dishes in your inheritance? No worries! Check out some local NYC thrift stores. They always have a wide variety of options for plates and bowls that would be perfect for your next party. And don’t worry if the dishes don’t match; just buy a different plate for each person! Tell them you chose it based on their personality, and your party will go down in history as unforgettable.
Create a unique eco-friendly birthday tablescapes by using thrift items
Instead of going to the big box store on the corner and buying birthday party decorations that were made in a less than eco-friendly factory (that you’re just going to throw away when the party’s over), go to an antique or thrift store instead! Donation bins are always overflowing with linen tablecloths, silk flowers, and beautifully random tchotchkes that can create something beautiful and creative. Don’t want to keep them when the party’s over? Just re-donate them!
Walk or use public transportation
Everyone knows that car pollution is especially bad for the environment. The fix for this is simple! Use public transportation, carpool with an Uber, or stretch your legs and walk to the NYC party destination. You’ll get to spend more time with your friends and loved ones by traveling together while keeping the air a bit cleaner.
Host your next eco-friendly birthday party in NYC with EMRG Media
Taking care of our planet should never be an afterthought. With pollution rates and global warming consistently on the rise, every little bit we can do to protect Earth helps. So, if you’re wanting to plan the best eco-friendly birthday party in NYC, trust the professionals at EMRG Media! We offer the best insights and expertise on party and event planning in NYC. From locally sourced, organic menus to sustainably responsible vendors, we can help make sure your birthday celebration is over-the-top, memorable, and green. Contact us today, and let’s start planning your legendary eco-friendly birthday party!