Green Celebration Tips

To help organize the planning required to put on an environmentally-friendly event, we’ve assembled tips and resources that cover different suggestions for going green.

Checklists

• Checklist for a green wedding or commitment ceremony
• What to ask prospective caterers when you want to go green
• Green favor ideas for guests, helpers, and members of the wedding party
• Checklist for greening your baby needs
• Ways to have fun without mountains of toys

Links

• Resources for Sustainable Weddings - resources for simple, frugal, green, and compassionate weddings
• Birthdays Without Pressure - celebrate kids' birthdays with more fun, less stress
• Simplify the Holidays - creative ways to save money, protect the planet, and spread cheer
• Your Guide to an Enlightened Holiday Season - green, low-waste, energy-efficient holiday event planning and gift-giving
• Holiday Gift Exemption Voucher - already have everything you need? Send this to family and friends

Books

• Organic Weddings: Balancing Ecology, Style and Tradition
• Green Weddings That Don't Cost the Earth
• Celebrate Simply: Your Guide to Simpler, More Meaningful Holidays and Special Occasions
• Treasury of Celebrations: Create Celebrations That Reflect Your Values and Don't Cost the Earth
• Simply Green Parties: Simple and Resourceful Ideas for Throwing the Perfect Celebration, Event, or Get-Together
• Unplug the Christmas Machine: A Complete Guide to Putting Love and Joy Back into the Season
• Hundred Dollar Holiday: The Case For A More Joyful Christmas

We plan on adding more tips and checklists. If you have an idea you'd like to suggest, please send it to us at newdream@newdream.org.