Many hosts love the prep and the party, but dread the cleanup. Here are some tips on how to keep it fun, painless, and green.
- Keep the music going: Just because the party is over, no need to turn off the music.
- Trash: The fewer disposable goods you use, the more you'll be relieved at the end of the night that you have so little trash to take out.
- Recycle bottles: If you're not going to use them again as vases, pitchers, etc. - make sure they go to a recycling bin.
- Leftover food: Before your guests leave, give them any food leftovers you might not want yourself. Alternatively, donate any food leftovers to local charities. Even if it's a small amount, local churches and shelters often accept donations of food that wasn't served.
- Compost: While you should give away or donate unserved food, there will also surely be food scraps left over from your guest's plates. Take these organic materials and make them add value to your garden (or your local park). For more info on how to compost, check this out. And for all you city dwellers, don't assume this isn't an option. Many cities provide public composts for people who cannot have them in their private home or garden.
- Washing dishes: Only load your dishwasher when it's full. When washing dishes by hand, wet them, turn water off, soap them, and then rinse. There's no reason to leave the faucet running throughout the process. This will help conserve water and will actually make your washing quicker and more efficient.
- Cleaning products: This is a great resource for cleaning tips and products.
Congrats! You've hosted an earth friendly, glam, rocking party!
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