As an eco-conscious business, we see how littling things really do add up to be kinder to our Planet. Imagine if everyone in your circle of friends and family did just one thing at their summer events this year that was eco-friendly! Cool.
Here, 8 more tips for greening summer events this year:
- Recycle any disposable plastic cups
- Choose chicken or fish over beef as beef production has a larger carbon footprint (and buy organic or grass-fed beef if possible, what a flavor difference!).
- Make meat the "side" and summer produce the "entree"--Serve 6-8 oz. of summer produce and 3-4 oz. of a meat rather than the other way around (and make the produce local or organic or both). Try serving kebabs, they're so fun.
- If you like white paper napkins, buy those not bleached with chlorine, a toxin.
- Put drinks in bottles on ice in a beverage tub instead of constantly opening the fridge to get a bottled drink
- If you're getting married or hosting a formal party this summer in a warm climate, skip the table candles, which would require turning the air conditioner much higher--Plenty of beautiful centerpieces don't need candles. Or choose a date in fall, spring, or winter if you're determined to have table candles. Tall standing candelabras with tapers lend a similar effect to table candles but don't heat up the guests as much (but you need to place them so they're not knocked over)
- If you're hosting a large event and are hiring a caterer, ask at your local farmers' markets or produce co-op if they sell wholesale--Many do, and you'd be helping the local economy as well as getting much better produce at a good price
- At summer events people typically use twice as many flowers as at winter events--Please consider donating them after your event to a shelter or nursing home to brighten their day instead of just throwing them in the trash.
Enjoy!
Kristina
Fandango Catering and Events
(713) 522-0077
www.fandango-catering.com
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