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7 Tips to Inspire Your Party Guests to Go Green
Throwing a baby or bridal shower, birthday party or family gathering can be stressful. To make matters even tougher, the after-party cleanup often involves picking recyclables out of your trash can, removing litter from your lawn and disposing of guests’ leftover gift wrap and food packaging.
You don’t want to be rude to your guests, but you’d like them to embrace your green way of living while visiting your home. So, what’s a planet-friendly party planner to do? Earth911 spoke with Suzanne Bertani, the eco-conscious mom behind Green Planet Parties and the green parenting blog MommyFootprint, to get a few … read more
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Plastic Containers
Many everyday products are considered plastic containers – such as cups, bowls, trays, clamshells, plastic casing and bulky containers like five-gallon water jugs. Plastics packaging can reduce environmental impacts, is cost effective and energy efficient. The light-weight, durable, flexible and air-sealing properties of plastic make it one of the world’s most all-around sustainable performers helping to improve food safety and quality, increase customer convenience and lower costs. And it’s recyclable!
