Greener decor

Planning your decorations is a great opportunity to get creative, as well as reducing the environmental impact of your event.

Embrace the principles of the circular economy by opting for reusable or upcycled decorations - collecting glass jars for centrepieces, growing your own flowers or gathering local branches all make for stunning nature-friendly decor. Using natural decorations like potted plants instead of high air-mile flowers means that your decor can be repurposed after the event, and reduces how much waste you’re sending to landfill.

When you need to invest in bigger pieces, consider renting or buying second hand through platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Vinted to reduce the demand for new materials.

When it comes to decorations which damage the environment, the worst offenders include balloons and confetti, as they don’t break down in landfill and can be a serious choking hazard for wildlife - swap plastic balloons for paper garlands or handmade bunting, and dried petals make the most beautiful (and wildlife-friendly) confetti.