From decorations to disposable cups, parties can certainly generate a lot of waste. In addition, they can be a burden on your budget. But this doesn’t have to stop you from celebrating those important milestones in your life. Whether it is a birthday, a baby shower, or a wedding, you can always go green. We selected the best eco-friendly party ideas, so choose your favorite and have fun! 

Lemonade station
A curated lemonade station will become the central point of interest, and preparing homemade lemonade won’t generate much waste. Serve it in a glass drink dispenser, along with reusable glasses and metal straws. 
Photo Credit: Parties With A CauseLeaf place card
After your party, those place cards will end up at the landfill. To avoid this, use leaves as place cards. Write guests’ names with a golden marker for an elegant touch.  Photo Credit: Ivory And BeauThrifted glasses
When the party’s over, where will all those plastic cups end up" Probably in the trash. Replace them with thrifted glasses. The mismatched glasses will add a pop of color to your table and as a bonus, they look much more elegant than plastic ones. At the end of the party, each guest can keep their glass as a party favor. 
Photo Credit: 100 Layer CakeUse what you already have
If you want to throw an eco-friendly party, minimize the number of things you need to buy. Check your inventory and reuse items you already have. That old buffet is ideal ...