1. Use your own glasses, utensils, and plates to cut down on waste.

2. Set out a separate bin for recyclables.

3. For beer drinkers, use a pony keg to cut down on can or bottle use. (And drink organic beer!)

4. Email your invitations instead of using snail mail.

5. Decorate using stuff around the house, or use decorations that can be easily recycled.

6. Serve organic, preferably locally-sourced snacks.

7. Put cooking scraps in the compost. If you used a caterer, take uneaten food to a local food bank.

8. If you're using a grill, use all-natural briquettes made of renewable materials.

9. If you haven't replaced your bulbs yet, use the party as an excuse to save energy on lighting.

10. Share this list with your friends, so they can have a green party, too!

Courtesy of my friend, Barry Benjamin. Here's his Green blog.

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