Little Green Parties

14/01/2022

I made this for Boris.

Generally I try not to bring politics into our posts as our ethos is about positive action and parties are meant to be fun.

When the first lockdown happened we packed away our party kits. Many of those who run party kits went to work as they are key workers. Many didn’t have adequate PPE. Many isolated from their families. Many made sacrifices to keep others safe.

We didn’t support gatherings which were not held within the rules. So no, Boris wouldn’t have been able to hire a party kit in May 2020.

[Image ID: a tongue-in-cheek flow diagram asking various questions including “Is there cake and/or wine?” to help identify if you’re at a party]

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11/09/2021

Check out this post from Frome Eco Party Kit. Balloon arches look great but cause so much waste. Try something else. I even have bunting included in all my basic kits which is brilliantly effective in adding colour to a party.

| ZERO WASTE WEEK - BALLOONS |
Now I am very aware that it's very popular at the moment to have balloon arches to celebrate life events. And I have to admit, they do look very effective. But is a few hours at a party really worth decades of waste sat around and endangering the earth and wildlife? Not to mention that helium is a scarce resource that we could really do without using up for only a few hours.

Going for alternatives that can be reused many times or even passed down to further generations can be just as effective but much better for the planet.

Decoration alternatives are:
- Paper lanterns (like in the picture)
- Fabric bunting (homemade or bought can be reused for years, just like the ones in our kits)
- Paper fans and pom poms
- Drapes of material
- Flags

And for kids parties they're often used for the kids to play with, so the alternatives for that is:
- bubble machine, loads of fun chasing but no plastic to go to the bin

- Beach balls, any left over from summers can be used as a longer-lasting option, just as much fun to throw around. Then if popped send to Wyatt & Jack who will repurpose them into bags!

30/08/2021

Must admit I have been rather slow at getting my party kit back up and running since we were allowed to all get together again. I feel now is the right time and so I am relaunching my pastel and bright coloured kits. I will bombard you with more photos but in the mean time please see below my price list and please do get in touch if you would like to book a party kit in the SL6 area. Emma x

06/08/2021

What do we LOVE about party kits? 🤔

💙 Everything you need is in one box, just add food!
💛It’s often cheaper to hire a party kit than buy the equivalent disposables
💚A party kit for 30 can save over 180 single-use items from landfill
❤️And no more soggy paper plates!

For colourful parties with less waste hire a local party kit 🥰

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Image description: four sets of colourful reusable plastic bowls are stacked to make fun prawn shell shapes, shown on a white background.
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05/08/2021

The perfect everlasting biodegradable eco friendly party decoration!!! Now available at www.thefeltstudioshop.com

Whilst you can order any combination of colours to create your own felt ball garland I have now added four more off the shelf colour combinations with more to come.




These are now live on my website. Link in bio.

02/11/2020

Super excited to announce the launch of The Felt Studio, handmade felt flowers, garlands and gifts. All items are made by me and offer reusable decor and gift items. You can visit my Etsy shop or buy directly through Facebook or Instagram.

As a freelance event manager I saw all my work disappear in February and with events likely to be one of the last things to return it was time to create another opportunity that I hope can add a little bit of beauty and fun into my home and those of my wonderful customers. I hope that you will follow me on social media .

11/10/2020

A great Christmas gift....

03/03/2020

Our pastel kit is available to hire for your next party. Perfect for christenings, birthdays etc it’s a nice alternative to the brights.

01/03/2020

Our pastel party kit in action yesterday with a few additions.

3m glitter wipe clean table cloth
Cake stands
Fake grass table runner
Basic pastel kit
Galvanised plates and buckets
Butler box for prepped sandwiches
Pretty fabric bunting in the background

29/02/2020

The pass the parcel bags had their first outing today! So much easier than having to wrap later after layer. We currently have a set of 15 bags available to hire.

28/02/2020

Whilst plastic is not ideal there isn’t really a perfect solution currently.

PLASTIC? 🤔

Many of the party kits in our network use plastic tableware.

It’s light, durable, affordable and colourful. 🌈

It is designed to be used again and again (and again!) ♻️

Some kits contain preloved items, giving plastic items a second life. 💚

Yes, it could be better. Most is still made from fossil fuels and could still one day become plastic pollution.

But every time a party kit is used it helps to save thousands of non-recyclable items from landfill.

We believe that any reusable item is better than the alternative single-use, and we‘re doing our best to consider what happens to items at end-of-life.

07/02/2020

So much in our boxes! Plates, bowls, cups, jugs, trays, serving wear, tablecloths, cake stands, bunting, banners .... we have everything you need for your next party!

05/02/2020

How many of us or our children can answer this!?

26/01/2020

Pass the Parcel bags coming soon! No more hours spent wrapping!

24/01/2020

We even have decorations! Why not use some of our reusable decorations. We have plenty for hire as well as an amnesty box you can rummage through to help with themed events.⁠

22/01/2020

It is so cold outside but everywhere I look there are signs of Spring around. And talking of Spring, we are already taking bookings for March, including Easter parties and grown ups hosting rugby viewings!⁠
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20/01/2020

Why not invest in our very own sustainable shop in Maidenhead. An incredible opportunity. X

By choosing to invest in Filling Good, you are helping the community to live more sustainable lifestyle. This isn't a get-rich-quick scheme, rather it is a long term investment that is helping to address the current climate crisis. 

15/01/2020

We were so pleased to be able to support Wild Marlow with this event providing jugs, cups and snack stands for all those making Bird Boxes last weekend. an amazing 31 bird boxes were made on the day, looks like the birds in Marlow will be having a cosier winter now!

09/01/2020

Super excited to see an amazing article in Families Thames Valley East Magazine about how to reduce your waste whilst planning a party! We are so pleased you enjoyed using our kit! Thank you for mentioning us, the wonderful Eco Party in a Box and the equally brilliant Party Kit Network UK. Isabel Mack you're going to be famous soon!

31/12/2019

We are proud to be a part of this incredible network and so grateful for the support from all kit owners to each other.
2020 promises to be a bigger year for us with more kit available.
Happy new year everyone.

Here’s a round up of our 2019! Thank you for joining us. We can’t wait to see what 2020 will bring. Happy New Year ♻️💚🥳

05/12/2019

If like me you love a glass of wine check out this new company. Any excuse to try a new wine and could make a fun gift for Christmas.

https://www.garconwines.com/

Welcome to the future of wine bottles; eco, flat bottles made from pre-existing, recycled material that are modelled on the traditional shapes but are remarkably more efficient, cost-effective, and eco-friendly for delivery, retailing, and the supply chain.

17/11/2019

Looking for plastic-free stocking fillers? 🎄🎅

Plasticfreepartybags.com have some lovey plastic-free treasures perfect for stockings.

Use the code ‘partykitnetwork’ to get 10% off. 😊👍

https://plasticfreepartybags.com/

No minimum spend. Cost of shipping not included in discount.

16/11/2019

We are a part of this amazing number!

Saturdays are a busy day for all the kits in the Party Kit Network 🥳

Across the UK we could save over 12,000 single-use items from landfill. That’s just today.

Join the reuse revolution and hire a party kit for your next bash 💚

➡️ https://partykitnetwork.uk

16/11/2019

We have now sold out of cracker kits. That is over 500 single use crackers that will not be used this year and another 500 bits of plastic tat that will not be in the bin by the start of the Queen's speech!

16/11/2019

There are now 200 kits in the Party Kit Network, so no excuse not to move away from disposables.

Since starting Little Green Parties less than two months ago, we have saved over 800 single use items from landfill.

03/11/2019

Party bags!
I don't know a single parent that likes them, and you cannot deny they are full of tat that breaks the moment you touch it, however the kids love them, and let's be honest, we are not hosting these parties for our pleasure!
Great news though, there are some alternatives and one of these is Plasticfreepartybags.com & Littlevbigv.com. As a member of the Party Kit Network UK we are now able to offer a 10% discount code to our wonderful customers.

The Party Kit Network has teamed up with Plasticfreepartybags.com to offer you a 10% discount! 💚🥳

‪That’s 10% off both pre-filled bags and plastic-free treasures to add to your own bags.‬ These would also make excellent plastic-free Christmas stocking fillers! 🎄

The party bags are non-gender specific, focused on fun AND there's no plastic tat!

Use the code ‘partykitnetwork’ to get 10% off your order.

➡️ https://plasticfreepartybags.com/

No minimum spend. Cost of shipping not included in discount.

02/11/2019

Why not help fill in some of our gaps!

Please help us fill the gaps on our map! 🗺♻️🥳

We want to make reusable partyware accessible to as many people as possible all across the UK.

If you run a party kit or are interested in setting one up please take a look at our website https://partykitnetwork.uk

Party kits contain reusable plates, cups and more, everything you need for a fun-filled party without the waste.

Running a party kit is a great eco-friendly fundraising activity for school PTAs and other community projects.

Will you join the reuse revolution? 🥳

30/10/2019

If anyone in Maidenhead has a Peter Rabbit party coming up snap up this gorgeous painting.

28/10/2019

Half term activity. If you have a party coming up and fancy using table confetti, then get the kids going on this little project! ⁠⠀
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27/10/2019

Hosting a RWC Finals party next weekend? Our kits are perfect for the occasion. Join the athletes and help reduce single use plastic in sports.