Poll: Do you consider environmental sustainability when picking out supplies for your kids' parties?

[Anonymous]

No, I don't worry about it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No, I don't worry about it.

Try flipping your mindset. Rather than NOT worrying about the environment, let's stop worrying about buying useless plastic trinkets for parties.

I'm not perfect by any means, but I try to be mindful that even after we throw away plastic, it will take up space on this planet for millions more years.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, I don't worry about it.

Try flipping your mindset. Rather than NOT worrying about the environment, let's stop worrying about buying useless plastic trinkets for parties.

I'm not perfect by any means, but I try to be mindful that even after we throw away plastic, it will take up space on this planet for millions more years.

Not PP but everybody should avoid buying plastic trinkets for reasons that go beyond the environment. Just because somebody doesn’t worry about the environment doesn’t mean they aren’t buying those.

[Anonymous]

I’ve never given favors. It’s a gathering. We tend to keep it small.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:No, I don't worry about it.

Try flipping your mindset. Rather than NOT worrying about the environment, let's stop worrying about buying useless plastic trinkets for parties.

I'm not perfect by any means, but I try to be mindful that even after we throw away plastic, it will take up space on this planet for millions more years.

Not PP but everybody should avoid buying plastic trinkets for reasons that go beyond the environment. Just because somebody doesn’t worry about the environment doesn’t mean they aren’t buying those.

Who doesn't worry about the environment?

[Anonymous]

Yes. I throw a lot of parties and can pull from my stash when needed. I have thrown a ton of showers, birthday parties and anniversaries. I bought some really nice tables and chairs and have seating for 30 off facebook marketplace.

I buy those polyester tablecloths like restaurants use. I have a black and a pink ones and one of those colors works for pretty much all my kid's parties. I wash them and reuse. Like this: https://www.amazon.com/sancua-Rectangle-Tablecloth-Resistant-Decorative/dp/B07XPTJKQC/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=polyester+tablecloth&qid=1610471563&sr=8-5

I have quite a few of those paper lanterns in different colors. I hang them from my ceiling with tape. After the party, you just fold them down and reuse them again. I have white, black, pink and red, which seem to work for a bunch of different parties.

For favors I always do something parents would like or can be easily used/regifted- like nice books, water wow, nice coloring book, bubbles.

I have a set of 50 white corelle plates (inherited). They are so nice to eat off of at a party. No need for paper plates. I do serve paper napkins and paper cups for kids though. For adults I have mason jar drinks prepared (like mojitos or 1/2 lemonade 1/2 iced tea or something else on theme).

[Anonymous]

I take it into consideration but it’s not the ruling factor. I use disposable paper plates, cups and plastic utensils. Sometimes I get plastic tablecloths. I avoid balloons of all types and use a reusable Happy Birthday banner. Our birthday parties are always low key in parks or in our backyard.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I take it into consideration but it’s not the ruling factor. I use disposable paper plates, cups and plastic utensils. Sometimes I get plastic tablecloths. I avoid balloons of all types and use a reusable Happy Birthday banner. Our birthday parties are always low key in parks or in our backyard.

I also do not buy junk for party favors. I usually get 1-2 items and something useful, like sidewalk chalk or playdoh or art supplies.

[Anonymous]

Yes. And I was able to convince my son that it wasn't worth killing dolphins to give out the little plastic crap favors!

[Anonymous]

Yes, we use washable dishes and utensils and bamboo and recycled products. I like those washable re-usable tablecloths. We usually use cloth and cloth napkins but I will check those out - thanks, PP!

It’s more clean up but I feel better about it when I’m done.

[Anonymous]

OP here: Thanks so much for the feedback and suggestions! It's encouraging to hear that there are so many others who are putting in the time and effort to consider the impact on our environment and landfills!

[Anonymous]

I just go on Buy Nothing. Always keep the theme a surprise, so it seems exciting, rather than highlighting that it’s a Paw Patrol party v. a PJ Masks party, or whatever.

[Anonymous]

Not even for a second. But I gave up on favors years ago.

[Anonymous]

Of course. All twelve of my children have only environmentally friendly birthday celebrations.

[Anonymous]

Yes-we got so many compliments! I didn't even think they'd notice, tbh.