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How to Plan a Zero Waste Wedding

How to Plan a Zero Waste Wedding

Posted by Melanie Green on Oct 9th 2022

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When a couple decides to get married, a lot of work goes into the planning. You want your wedding day to reflect your personalities and values as a couple, not to mention the style and look you’ve been dreaming about. With all this going on, it can be easy to overlook one important detail: the waste that will be produced on your special day.

Fortunately, there are some steps that can be taken to reduce or even eliminate the amount of trash in the end. Here are some tips for planning a zero-waste wedding.

Remember the Reasons You Want to Have a Zero Waste Wedding

There are a number of reasons why you might want to have a zero-waste wedding. Most importantly, you'll be getting married in an eco-friendly way that aligns with your personal values as a couple. It's also possible to have an eco-friendly wedding without going completely zero waste. Just pick one or two things to cut out.

How To Start Planning Your Wedding

The first step to planning a zero-waste wedding is to start thinking about what zero waste means for you. What do you want your day to look like? Do you want it to be environmentally friendly? These are important questions that will help you identify your personal values and begin planning with those in mind.

After you've established what's most important, it's time to take action. Create an eco-friendly wedding registry and order items that will benefit the environment and use them throughout the celebration.

You can also reuse or recycle items that would otherwise go into a landfill. Another option is using cloth napkins instead of paper ones if they're available and safe for food contact. You can also bring your own glassware and serve drinks from reusable containers rather than disposable ones, which will also reduce the amount of trash generated by your event.

Choose the Right Caterer

Your caterer is one of the most important aspects of your wedding. They will be responsible for setting up the food, serving it, and cleaning it up afterward. This means that you need to find a caterer that is environmentally-friendly and conscious of their impact on the Earth. You want someone who will understand that while they are providing your guests with great food, they should also be mindful of how many resources are used to make it happen.

Some questions to ask when you're looking for a caterer:

  • How do they handle waste?
  • Where is their waste taken?
  • Do they recycle or compost?
  • What is their stance on plastic use?
  • Can my guests bring in their own food to share with others?

Planning for a wedding can be complex when you are trying to find the right serveware to match your theme. Fortunately, PacknWood can help you find what you are looking for while helping the environment. Contact PacknWood by calling +1 (201) 604-3840 or sending us a message through our website.

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