How to Make Your Next Kid's Birthday Party More Eco-Friendly #birthdayparty #kidsbirthday #ecofriendly #birthdays

When you think of children's birthday parties, you may have images of disposable tablecloths, party bags filled with plastic favours, paper plates and cups, and balloons.

These fun events can be extremely wasteful, so read on to find out how to make your next kid's birthday party more eco-friendly.



We want to make our child's birthday party the best ever, the most memorable, with all the right balloons, decorations, party accessories.

But it can cost a fortune, and not just for our wallets, but for the environment too.

And the irony is, most children are just as happy with home-made party favours and reusable tablecloths!



After all, they just like some time together to have fun, to play and eat cake!

So let's take a look at low-impact birthday party ideas that are big on fun and low on waste.



How to Make Your Next Kid's Birthday Party More Eco-Friendly

1. Decorations

Here is where you can get really creative.

Children will really enjoy handmade decorations, both making and looking at them.

Here are some ideas:






  • Make flower chains, or recycle old magazines to make colourful paper chains.

  • Trace and cut triangles out of old fabric then string together to make reusable bunting. You could use clothes your child has grown out of or worn out to add more to the bunting each year. A fun birthday tradition.





2. Tableware

  • Use an old sheet for the tablecloth, and let the party guests decorate it with fabric paint or special fabric markers. It can then be kept as a keepsake in their memory box.

  • Instead of plastic or paper cups, plates and flatware, use washable, reusable ones. Again, creativity can go a long way in "covering" for your money saving - for example, have a car wash theme and serve your punch from a bucket (clean and food grade, of course).



3. Games, Themes, and Favours

Remember that children really love to play and run around.

Adults tend to think that every unscheduled minute is a wasted minute, but your low-impact party will be remembered as one of the most fun ones ever if you hold it at a playground, park, or other place where kids can be kids.

So set up some easy birthday party games and let them go wild!



You could also use these games, themes and party favours:  

  • Go for a green theme. Let children plant garden plants, flowers, or trees for a seasonal birthday memory. If weather permits, hold the birthday party outdoors in a local park or state forest. Taking plants home is a fun alternative to a party bag and will be remembered longer.

  • A teddy bears' picnic is a fantastic theme for younger kids, just ask them to bring a bear and provide some adorable pictures such as those from the Winnie-the-Pooh books, as well as some bear-themed snacks: honey cakes and marmalade sandwiches anyone?



  • Games do not need to involve paper, plastic, or other disposable items to be fun. Nature theme scavenger hunts, tag, relay races, and other "old fashioned" games are perfect for a low-impact party.




Here are some of our favourite non-tat, non-plastic party favours for kids:



There are so many ways to celebrate birthdays without spending a lot of money or being wasteful so get creative and your party will be remembered for a long time.

Whilst also saving you money and being gentle on the environment!


More fun birthday party ideas:

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