Ideas for an Eco Friendly Memorial Day

Want to go green but just don't know where to start? Why not host a Memorial Day party to celebrate the day and introduce friends, co workers, neighbors, and family to sustainability concepts to go green!

In our sustainability consulting with individuals, we offer fun challenges to our clients to see how many green things they can embrace in building a sustainable lifestyle. Holidays are a fun way to "kick start" a sustainability program and also spark the green enthusiasm in others.

Planning a party?

Kick your party off before it even starts with eco awareness in your party planning. Pingg is an event management site that not only allows you to create customized invitations, but it also offers options to send them via text, face book, email, and more. Another option is to use Evite. Both are great ways to integrate the sustainability concept of paperless into your party planning.
Do you need to mow the lawn to make your yard look beautiful? Check out 12 Steps to Eco Friendly lawn care
When entertaining your guests, use glassware. If that's not an option, extend eco awareness into your party by using compostable plates and utensils.
Set up convenient recycling bins for glass and paper and serve organic and locally grown food.
Is BBQ on the menu? Check out Green BBQ tips for BBQ
When it's time to clean up, remember to use biodegradable plastic trash bags and cleaners with eco awareness.

Other Ideas:

If a party isn't on your agenda for Memorial Day, consider other sustainable lifestyle ideas for a green Memorial Day weekend:
Visit and Help Protect a National Park
Start an organic garden
Ride your bike to run errands or catch up with friends at a local coffee shop
Visit a local farmers market to pick up fresh fruits and veggies
Enjoy a local park and have an organic picnic
If spring cleaning is still on your list, be sure to use eco-friendly cleaners to help get the green job done; check out How to Green Your Cleaning to really get down to the nitty-gritty.

Throughout my professional consulting career, I've found holidays to be a great way to integrate sustainability concepts not only into your own life, but also into the lives of others. Enjoy the day and Happy Memorial Day to you!