Things You'll Need:
- Organic vegetables and fruits
- Reusable dishware
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Step 1
If you are planning on inviting a crowd to enjoy a feast, then consider using email invitations. They are paper-free and can be extravagant and musical or as simple as you like. If you decide to send invitations via snail-mail, then use recycled or paper-free invitations made of hemp, bamboo or organic cotton.
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Step 2
Once the invitations are taken care of, move on to the decorations. Many stores carry paper-free products that are both durable and pretty to set your holiday table. Or go totally organic and layer on the dried and fresh flowers, small twigs or branches. You can make a lovely wreath from dried flowers that can be used for years to come.
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Step 3
The menu can be made more eco-friendly by focusing on a plethora of vegetarian or organic dishes and going a little lighter on the meats. There are many wonderful recipes including tofu or nuts as protein sources instead of meat, which are not only healthier for you but completely green.
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Step 4
Serve up your favorite dishes on biodegradable plates and silverware, or break out the good china for the occasion and wash it up afterwards, keeping in mind to use a sink full of water to rinse and wash the plates and cups instead of running the faucet during the process.
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Step 5
When you finalize your guest list, see if Aunt Harriet can grab a ride with Cousin John instead of driving herself. No, they may not get along during the ride, but one less car on the road will decrease the carbon emissions that accelerate the greenhouse effect.
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Step 6
When all the plates are cleared and the last guest has gone home, pack up the leftovers in containers and donate them to a local shelter or home. Chances are that you had more than your share during the festivities, and those less fortunate will thank you.
