By: Ali N
Top 3 Tips For an Eco Friendly St. Patty’s Day
Kiss me, i’m eco-friendly! St. Patrick’s Day is around the corner and like any other holiday there will be a ton of (socially distanced and safe) celebration. Unfortunately, like many other holidays, amid the joy and cheerful festivities lurks a massive environmental toll. It may not bring the same amount of participation as other days such as Christmas or Valentines Day, but St. Patricks Day celebrations bring with them a lot of waste.
If you are trying to be more aware of the detrimental effects that non bio degradable waste has on the planet while also wanting to celebrate a highly anticipated holiday, you came to the right place! It is possible to celebrate without creating a negative environmental impact; so here is a guide with the top three things to avoid if you want to participate in a truly green St. Patrick’s Day.
PLASTIC
Green beads, plastic shamrocks, plates, cups, beers…these are just a few things that are expected to be involved in the St. Patricks Day celebration. Plastic, though recyclable, mostly ends up on the road and ultimately in landfills contributing to land and air pollution. If you can, try to use biodegradable plates, cups and utensils. We are not suggesting having a colorless festivity either by the way. We suggest going green in green just with different decorations made of different material such as felt, cloth, or metal. It takes vast amounts of water and energy to recycle plastic and make it reusable so keep the planet in mind when you are engaging in this years celebration!
CLOTHING
This is a holiday where you get to be festive! Why not save yourself the time and money and wear something green that you already have. Before going to buy a new outfit or extra green items, think about looking through your closet first and seeing what you can make of what you got! It is the eco-friendliest way to dress green as less consumption means less waste and uses no extra resources and energy to create.If you need to go out there and make a new purchase be sure to keep in mind that thrifting is always a good, convenient, cheap and eco-friendly way of shopping.
TRANSPORTATION
Holiday celebrations means the guarantee of events in several different places. The guarantee of events in several different places, guarantees people will be on the roads. Something that can be done to encourage an eco friendly celebration is to reduce the amount of carbon emissions. Before having to drive somewhere, think about the other possible ways to get to your destination that will help benefit the planet. Instead of taking your car, consider the more eco-friendly options like walking, carpooling, biking, or even taking public transportation. The reduction of CO2 into the atmosphere can significantly help with our polluted planet.
Before you celebrate in green, make sure you are also thinking and being green!