Green Your St. Patrick’s Day Party
March 10, 2008 by Peggy
I have to admit. I don’t really get the St. Patrick’s Day partying thing. But, even still I know there are lots of St. Patty’s Day parties being planned. And it is supposed to be a green holiday, right?
Here are a few tips to help green your St. Patrick’s Day party:
•Choose organic beer. It not only tastes better, but it saves wildlife like fish and birds. According to Cornell University studies, pesticide spayed on fields kills several million birds and fish each year. Try Peak Organic or Wolaver’s Organic Ales. And buy from a local brewer if possible to help cut carbon emissions.
•And, of course, recycle used beer bottles or cans. Set out a recycling bin for that purpose. Make it part of your “green” theme. If you’re buying a lot of beer, (I can’t believe I’m saying this) get a keg. I’ve never actually bought one, and have no idea if you can get organic beer in a keg, maybe?
•Don’t use disposables. If you don’t have enough plates or glasses, rent them. Businesses like Classic Party Rentals are almost everywhere. If you must go with disposables, avoid Styrofoam. Choose corn-based biodegradable plates, cups and forks. Give EarthShell products a whirl.
•Send an evite instead of a paper invitation. Well, maybe people don’t really send paper St. Patty’s Day invites. I’ve never gotten one, but it’s possible. evite has 11 cool St. Patrick’s Day invitations to choose from.
There you have it — tips on how to green your St. Patrick’s Day party from someone who doesn’t party! I think the tips are still good.
Do you have any favorite green recipes for party food?
Don’t forget to check out Jennifer’s post on the great BabyBam Collection Organic Baby Supplies contest going on now at Tree Hugging Family.
I don’t get St Patty’s day deal either but I do like an organic beer every once in a while. I don’t like hard alcohol, but beer is good, especially if you grew up in the NW – lots of local breweries. These are good general party tips too I think.
Jennifer, yes they do have some amazing local brews in your area, lucky you. In fact, all the food in the Oregon area tastes so good. I actually still crave Mother’s restaurant in Portland, and I haven’t visited in three years.
Thanks for the great ideas – organic beer?! I’ll definitely have to try that.