Summertime is all about entertaining for friends and family. A festive fête surrounded by good food, splashy drinks, and lively music is always enjoyable. However, summer gatherings will look quite different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and social distancing guidelines put in place. To prevent the spread of germs and keep everyone at your party safe, use disposable tableware instead of silverware, cloth napkins, and porcelain plates. Since we don't advocate using single-use plastic products, we rounded up some of the prettiest, eco-friendly napkins, plates, and cutlery. Made from a variety of earth-conscious materials such as bamboo, wood, and sugar cane, you can entertain in style while reducing your carbon footprint.
More than 100 million pieces of plastic utensils are used by Americans every day, says the Plastic Pollution Coalition, which can take up to 1,000 years to decompose and leak harmful substances into the Earth as they break down. These sustainable options are made from wood and palm leaves that perfectly complement each other. Whether you're hosting a kid's birthday party, summer cookout, or casual happy hour, these plates from VerTerra and disposable wooden cutlery from Etsy are sturdy, attractive, and super practical.
If you're looking for super stylish, eco-friendly tableware, take a peek at the multicolored collection ahead. The scalloped plates and napkins come in four feminine hues—purple, light pink, raspberry, and mint green. They're just the thing for a baby shower, garden party, or girls' birthday party.
In just the U.S. alone, approximately 500 million straws are used every single day and as many as 8.3 billion straws pollute beaches across the globe, according to National Geographic. Something that you can use everyday—in addition to at your party—are stainless-steel straws, which can be washed in the dishwasher and are an eco-friendly alternative to plastic straws.
Stock up on these biodegradable, eco-friendly options before your next bash.
