Birthday Party Recycling
Did you know September 9 is the most common birthday in the US? There is an average of 12,344 births per day on September 9. With this many birthday parties, we have the opportunity to either divert waste or create more. Let's look into how to make birthdays more sustainable!
Recycle:
- 100% paper wrapping paper
- 100% paper cards
- 100% paper tissue paper
- #1-#7 Plastic, Cardboard or 100% aluminum snack packaging
– Plastic, glass and metal beverage bottles
Don't Recycle:
– Single-Use utensils, cups, and plates
– Food packaging with food residue
– Napkins or paper towels
– Plastic tablecloths
- Wrapping paper or tissue paper with glitter, plastic, or vinyl
- Cards with glitter, plastic, or vinyl
- Thin plastic food packaging
- Mixed material metal-like food packaging (chip bags)
Sustainable Gift Ideas:
- Sustainable Must-Haves like reusables and thrifted items
- Consumables they will actually use
- Experiences
- Charity or donations in their name