As you gather with family and friends for cookouts and parties to recognize Memorial Day, take a moment to think (and act!) on the many ways you can reduce waste. From the tablescape, to the foods you prepare and waste you generate, the key is simply to remember to, when possible, reduce, reuse and recycle!
Here are tips on how to keep waste reduction and recycling at the top of everyone’s minds when you’re prepping large meals, hosting, or attending parties this holiday weekend.
- Shop Smart & Plan Your Meals: Before you head to the store, make a grocery list of what you have on hand, so you don’t end up with duplicates at home. Use the Guestimator tool to help determine how much food you should purchase for your gathering.
- Reuse Your Decorations: Create a low waste tablespace, using decorations from last year, around the house and for an extra touch, add flowers from your garden to create a beautiful display.
- Encourage Guests to Recycle: Use recyclable plastic and aluminum cups, and make sure to set out clearly marked recycling bins so guests know where to put those empty cups, bottles, and cans. Create recycling signage using the Recycle Right signmaker tool.
Interested in More Recycling Tips? Check out RecycleRight.org and get your summer plans off to a sustainable start!
