How to Host an Eco-Friendly Earth Day Barbecue Party with Gifts

With Earth Day approaching, celebrate by hosting an eco-friendly barbecue party. It is a great way to hang with friends while consciously helping to protect the Earth. There are many steps that can be taken to make your Earth Day barbecue as eco-friendly as possible. Give each guest a small plant as a thank you for being a guest at your Earth Day barbecue party.

Invitations for an Earth Day Barbecue Party

E-mail invitations to all who are invited to the party. This will save paper and time. If e-mail isn't an option, invite by phone. If invitations are necessary, choose invitations that are made from recyclable paper. You could also make your own invitations from brown grocery bags and markers.

Silverware and Plates for an Earth Day Barbecue Party

Use regular plates and silverware to save on paper products. Wash the plates and silverware with a natural dish soap like Eco-Me Suzy dish soap. If paper plates are essential, choose plates that are biodegradable. The website www.sustainableparty.com offers eco-friendly plates, utensils and cups.

Food for an Earth Day Barbecue Party

Choose organics meats, snacks and drinks. Most towns have a winter farmer's market. This is a great place to find meat, snacks, and veggies perfect for snacks or a salad. This is also a great way to support local farmers and entrepreneurs. Pick up some fresh fruits to make a fruit salad for dessert.

Barbecue and Charcoal for an Earth Day Party

If possible use an eco-friendly barbecue. Also, make sure to use eco-friendly charcoal. Cowboy Hardwood is an affordable eco-friendly charcoal that can be purchased on Amazon.

Decorations for an Earth Day Barbecue Party

Use sheets for tablecloths and plants for table decorations. Make a welcome sign or decorations from paper grocery bags and markers. For fun, have each guest make an eco-friendly decoration to bring to the Earth Day barbecue party.

Earth Day Party Cleanup

Use an eco-friendly cleaner to clean the tables and wipe down the grill. Green Works is a great choice, and can be found at most department stores. Baking soda and water is also an effective cleaner that works wonders on many surfaces. Wash tablecloths with an eco-friendly detergent, then hang outside to dry naturally.

Gifts for the Guest

Give each guest a small starter plant that is potted in an eco-friendly container. Another option is to give each guest a few packs of seeds in a brown recyclable bag as a thank you for attending your eco-friendly Earth Day barbecue party.