REGISTER TODAY FOR FREE “LESS TRASH, MORE BASH” PARTY WORKSHOPS
Summer is HERE — and that means backyard cookouts, block parties, and yes, bringing your favorite four-legged friends along for the fun! With just a little pre-planning, your next gathering can be a blast for your guests, your wallet, and the planet.
Let’s get this (eco-friendly) party started!
SHOP SMART, PARTY HARD Make a meal plan and only buy what you need. Hit up your local farmers market for fresh finds, and look for items with limited or recyclable packaging. Your community and the earth will thank you!
RALLY YOUR CREW Share your green goals with guests before the big day! Ask them to bring their own containers for leftovers and a reusable water bottle. Bonus: it makes them feel like part of the team.
DISH IT OUT SUSTAINABLY If you can wash dishes, borrow or rent real tableware, it’s easier than you think! If disposables are a must, check with neighbors who compost and choose backyard compostable tableware (paper products without plastic lining). Pittsburgh folks, we’ve got you covered — learn more here!
MAKE SORTING A NO-BRAINER Set up clearly labeled bins for recycling, landfill, and compost, and put fun signs on the tables so guests know exactly where things go, like this example. Here’s a handy label template to get you started!
KEEP THE GOOD VIBES GOING Send thank-you notes to your guests and celebrate what you all accomplished together. Every small act adds up to something big!
Want to level up your party game? Join us at an upcoming Less Trash More Bash workshop at prc.org/party. These FREE Workshops are made possible by the EQT Foundation. Learn how to throw the most epic AND eco-friendly party on the block:
- Tuesday, June 30 — McKeesport (Carnegie Library) REGISTER NOW
- Wednesday, August 19 — Beaver Falls (Carnegie Library) REGISTER NOW
- Tuesday, September 15 — Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center REGISTER NOW
MEET PRC ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR LAURA BLOOD
On a day-to-day basis, Laura helps people of all ages learn to steward resources to prevent waste and conserve the environment. In the classroom and in the field, she teaches school students about a variety of topics ranging from waste reduction and recycling to environmental health and watershed protection. In-person and online, she teaches adults how to protect vital resources by taking action in their lives and in and around their homes. In her free time, Laura enjoys hiking, snorkeling, kayaking, zip lining, sewing/crafting, native landscaping, pistol shrimp and bladderworts.
