Are you running out of green birthday decorations at home ideas for celebrating your kids birthdays? This is the time of year when we would love to do a lot of things that will make our kids excited about sustainable and eco-friendly birthday celebrations.
This time around, why don't we enjoy it as well as teach something to our kids? Let's celebrate an eco-friendly birthday decoration by booking PartyOne! Yes! You heard it right: green decorations for birthdays- Creative and sustainable birthday decorations without balloons. Though it requires a bit more planning, I guess it's worth it and much required.
Let's think about what basic green birthday decorations ideas are required for a birthday party and how we can change the way we do it usually.
1. Invites
With everything digital these days, let's make use of e-vites instead of those fancy paper invites. The guests can also easily access the details of the party, like the venue, dress code, and date. Paper ones will eventually end up in the trash. We are spoilt for choice when it comes to e-vites; we can make different ones for different age groups of kids too. Get customized e-vites now.
2. Sustainable birthday decorations
Balloons, streamers, and banners—these are the things that come to mind when we think about eco-friendly DIY birthday party decorations in minutes. These things find a place in the garbage bag the day after the party. There are many other options, like tissue paper pom-poms and windmills made of paper, which can be a giveaway to the kids too. We can also make use of reusable "Happy Birthday" banners and streamers, which are made of recyclable yet colorful paper. You could also team up with your kids to make some streamers yourself at home. A simple search on YouTube would give a whole lot of simple, easy-to-make options. Talk about a party before the party!
3. Eco-friendly tableware
Choosing eco-friendly tableware is easier than it sounds. Look for biodegradable plates, cups, and spoons. Eco-friendly plates, cups, and straws—there are many products available on the market made of palm leaves and other natural fibers. If you are lucky, you could get fancy-shaped ones too! You could also name the water cups with the kid's name beforehand so that each time they don't use a fresh glass to drink water, (you know kids love authority on stuff!) Usual tissues can give way to recyclable tissues.
4. Food
Homemade is the key!
Avoid juice tetra packs; though it's an easier option, a simple lemonade made at home will make a huge difference (get your kids to help mix; they love to do it). With this quantity, it can also be changed according to the child's needs.
Food can also be homemade. Choose dishes that are kid-friendly and can be made in huge batches. For example, pasta, noodles, and chaats—these dishes are generally a hit among kids. You could also keep local, seasonal fruits on the table with toothpicks. Colorful fruits on the table make good table decoration idea too.
5. Return Gifts:
The thing that most kids look forward to. You don't want to take too much of a risk on this?? Trust me, here is where you can create a statement and tell the kids how to responsibly use toys, stationery, anything. You could create a goodie bag with a small terracotta pot and some paint in it. Kids can paint and use it as their pen stand, pot, and seed packet. You could also think about giving out tickets to the nearby zoo or famous park, or even a ticket to the latest kids movie, thus creating cherishable moments in a kid's childhood.
Now there are no more big trash bags full of plastic waste. You can be proud of yourself for helping Mother Nature and, of course, setting an example for the kids by using sustainable birthday decorations. I guess these things would give you a good start to think green—eco-friendly birthday decorations. So put on your green thinking hats and come up with greener celebrations!! What are you waiting for? Get ready to set a new trend! Checkout PartyOne for more creative and funfilled celebratory ideas.
Happy green birthday celebrations!