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Life Events don't have to Cost the Earth!

Celebrations, ceremonies and life events are important markers in our lives, but they can also be times when we forget the impact they have on the environment. They can be lavish, and often wasteful in terms of food, energy, materials and transport.

However, with a little thought, they can also be environment-friendly. These celebrations are based with food and drink, and single use plastic items. So to get you thinking about ways of reducing your event plastic, have a read of our blog post 'Plastic Free Party Planning' by Chloe Masefield from The Natural Weigh in Crickhowell - Wales' first zero waste shop!

Make your own Gift or Favour Boxes

It can be expensive to buy lots of boxes to put gifts in, so here is a link to a blog where there are templates for a range of gift box styles. Suitable for chocolates and small gifts - and can easlily be sized up for bigger gifts. By making your own you can avoid plastic coated papers and choose recycled card if you want.

https://www.linesacross.com/2016/10/15-paper-gift-boxes-with-free-templates.html/

Marriages and Civil Celebrations

Pregnancy and Birth

End of Life