Many
of you, like me, will be digging out the bunting to celebrate during the
extended bank holiday for the Queens Diamond Jubilee.
But
how can you make your patriotic celebrations green? Well if the weather stays
anything like it’s been for the last week I’m sure thousands of people will be
taking to the streets for parties whilst sunning themselves in gardens and
local parks across the UK!
Take a
look at these Jubilee-themed innovative creations reported by Treehugger: “Recycled Stamps, Trash, and Cookies Celebrate Queen Elizabeth's Diamond”
Hot tips to make
the Jubilee Green –
Food and Drink
Plastic
dinner plates and cups are by far the best as they are easily reusable, but if
you are hosting a large party with a lot of people you may prefer to use paper
plates and cups. Ensure all food and drink is removed before taking them to
your nearest bring bank. (See http://www.wasteconnect.co.uk
for local sites).
If you
prefer, why not drop them at your nearest school or nursery so that the
children can reuse them to make faces or re-decorate?
Empty
plastic bottle tops can also be recycled, see this post for more details.
Bunting and Patriotic Decoration
Why
not check out your nearest charity shop? A close family friend did just that
and now has a decorated garden, with the money going to those in need.
Alternatively,
reuse coloured cardboard or paper, an activity keeping the children occupied, re-decorating
as they please.
Check
out sites such as Ebay or Freegle, but be sure your products can be posted in
time.
Organise
a street party- saving on resources, sharing food and drink and with the added
possibility of meeting new people!
Save
on fuel emissions and save the planet by walking or biking to your destination.
This reduces fuel costs, increases health and entitles you to a glass or two to
celebrate.
Become a Green Achiever - If you are not as patriotic as some and prefer to rest during the weekend, why not sign your company up as a Green Achiever. It is FREE to sign up for 3 months, and only takes 5 minutes. There is no charge after the 3 months and no obligation, but an option to renew on a higher level for a fee if you please. More information on our site: http://www.greenachiever.co.uk/
So
have a fantastic long Bank Holiday Jubilee Weekend, we would love to know what
you have planned, and if you have any other hot tips, please let us know J
GA
Team
