Eco My Party: Party like there IS a tomorrow!

Party season is on its way, but how can you have fun without stomping all over the planet? Eco My Party can help, with a new site full of products that are as green and ethically produced as possible -- all designed to make your event go with a bang. You'll find everything from compostable cutlery to fab eco decorations, including a lovely organic and fairtrade cotton bunting. Everything sold at the online store is biodegradable, so the only thing left 'hanging around' at the end of your party will be those last few stubborn guests...

Follow the jump for a few suggestions for how you can make your party a little bit greener...

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Whether you're hosting a big bash or a small gathering, I'm always stunned by the sheer amount of waste a group of people (however civilised!) can create in a short space of time where booze is involved! So, if you're already gearing up for your halloween, bonfire or Christmas party, spare a moment to think about the impact your event will have on the planet.

Here are some suggestions for throwing a greener party:

• Buy FSC-certified balloons
From just £1.99 you can buy a pack of strong, colourful balloons that are made from natural rubber and therefore totally biodegradable -- far better for wildlife when they float away as balloons invariably do. But not only are these balloons better for the environment; the rubber has been fairly-traded and is FSC certified too!

• Make sure your disposables are biodegradables.
Unless you regularly cater for a football team, the odds are you won't have enough glasses to go around when your guests start clamouring for drinks -- and this situation usually calls for plastic glasses. You can still buy plastic glasses without losing green points though: biodegradable plastic cups are available in packs of ten for £2.99. And for kids' parties, you can even buy biodegradable straws.

Beautiful bamboo plates
If you want something a bit more attractive than a biodegradable plastic or recycled paper plate, bamboo does the job brilliantly. These plates are hard-wearing and particularly eco-friendly as they can be washed and re-used. A pack of 8, made from 100% organic bamboo costs £8.

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