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The connotation of the word “green” has morphed into something different over the past several years. The color green represents nature, growth and the environment. It has also become a chic term representing sustainability and environmentally friendly practices.

A general desire to reduce your carbon footprint and be environmentally conscious has solidified the presence of eco-friendly event designs. Some areas seeing changes include: reducing overall waster, conserving resources and recycling as much as possible.

Beyond these basic concepts, there are several appealing and eco-conscious tricks you can use to ensure your event isn’t lacking stylish ascetics:

• Opt for natural products, such as bamboo for invitations and printed cotton fabrics, burlap or lace for table coverings.
• Use stylish recyclable and compostable dinnerware, such as VerTerra.
• Use potpourri, seeds or teas as favors, or even charitable contributions.
• Donate leftover food to local homeless shelters or senior care centers.
• ImageGlow Candles: Conventional candles are made with bleach and synthetic chemical fragrances and produce toxic soot when burned. But not Imageglow candles. As the unscented, pure-burning candle melts down revealing the design.
• Glass Dharma Straw: Glass Dharma’s fire-polished glass provides unexpected durability that can be reused.
• Use live plants: You can either disperse them after or take advantage of some local greenhouses rental option.

Here are a couple of blogs dedicated to creating “green” weddings and events. Check out www.greenbrideguide.com and www.bebrilliantlygreen.com. Do you have other ideas you have used for eco-friendly events? Share them below!