Oakley Eco Party Kits

05/02/2022

🎉 Happy Birthday To Us! 🎉

When we launched Oakley Eco Party Kits two years ago today, we had no idea that we would shortly be plunged into a national lockdown. Our first bookings were made, then postponed, then cancelled.

Our first successful party hire finally went out in July 2021, and I'm happy to say that since then our amazing customers have saved approximately 950 disposable items from landfill by chosing to use our Party Kit!

❤🧡💛💚💙

04/02/2022

♻️ Recycling ♻️

As our lovely customers know, until now we had offered to dispose of crisp, biscuit & sweet wrappers as part of our service - these were passed on to our local terracyle representative who collected them in aid of the charities Kicks Count and MIND.

Sadly this hub will be closing in April and so, as of March we will no longer be able to offer this as part of the party kit service.

However - since our launch local recycling has come a long way! Did you know that you can now recycle a variety of plastics at your local supermarket? Details can be found by following the link below 💚

https://www.recyclenow.com/what-to-do-with/plastic-film

What to do with Plastic bags & wrapping Recycling plastic bags and wrapping at supermarketsFor those who can't recycle plastic bags and wrapping at home, some items can be recycled at carrier bag collection points at the larger stores of major supermarkets. Which types of plastic bags and wrapping c...

06/11/2021

A bespoke mix of colours for a dinosaur party, going out today 🦖🦕💚
We hope your party is ROAR-some!!!

13/10/2021

🎃TrIcK oR tReAt!🎃
Available for Halloween weekend only!
We have one 8 person Halloween themed kit available to hire.
Kit includes:
8 cups/bowls/plates
Serving dish
Jug
Spiderweb table covering
All for just £5 plus a refundable £5 deposit.
DM to book
Sweeties not included!

10/10/2021

Something spooky is coming to Oakley Eco Party Kits 🎃

10/09/2021

Did I forget to mention...?
Oakley Eco Party Kits is back open and taking bookings now!
Message me now with your party requirements and we can book a standard or bespoke kit in for you. It's as simple as 1, 2, 3:

1️⃣ I prepare your kit
2️⃣ You enjoy your party 🎉
3️⃣ I do the washing up for you!

09/09/2021

There are some great tips here for reducing food waste at your party 🎉 thanks to the Party Kit Network for compiling this list!

This week is Zero Waste Week 💚🌍

This is a chance to reflect on what’s going in our bin and identity where we could make changes.

Along with disposable tableware, food waste often takes up a sizeable portion of the post-party bin bag, especially when catering for kids. 🧒

In the UK we threw away a staggering 6.6 million tonnes of household food waste in 2018. And to make matters worse, it's estimated that nearly 70% of that food could still have been eaten.

So we’ve complied everything we know about reducing waste from party food into a helpful guide.

We’ve covered how to plan food to reduce last minute panic buying to how to deal with any leftovers so that less is wasted.

👉 https://www.partykitnetwork.org/post/ways-to-avoid-food-waste-at-parties

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[Image ID: a selection of chocolate crispy cakes in reusable silicone cases on a yellow tray. A hand is picking up one of the yummy cakes.]
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24/04/2021

A big thankyou to local business Hygge Igloos for inviting us to be part of the launch for their new children's party package!
The party kit looked amazing in a coordinated colourway, and the collaboration with Boujie hire bought this Safari themed set-up together beautifully.
We love seeing different party hire companies at work, because every time you hire instead of purchasing something for a single use, you are reducing your impact on the environment in such a positive way 👏🏻💚🌍
Our Party Kit will be available as an optional add on when you book your children's party with Hygge Igloos 🎉 check out their page to book now!

22/04/2021

Happy Earth Day 2021 🌍
As we move cautiously towards the day when we can meet in larger groups - and perhaps begin to plan get togethers again - please consider reusable items where possible! Let's make sustainable the new normal and show Mother Earth our appreciation ❤

Today is Earth Day. 🌍 An annual global celebration focused on the action individuals can take to protect and repair our planet.

We can have impact when choosing where to spend our money, who we vote for and in supporting action within our local communities.

Party kits are run by people taking action to support their local community to reduce waste. And while parties is just one small element where we can make a more sustainable choice, each positive step to protect our planet absolutely counts. 💚

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🥳 Start a party kit: www.partykitnetwork.org/start
🥳 Join the network: www.partykitnetwork.org/join
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Image description: a reusable party plate is held out by two hand. On the plate is an illustration of Earth with the words "Earth Day 2021".
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08/03/2021

We are tentatively starting to get excited in the UK. Spring is on the way and today many children have returned to school. ☺️

While there’s still a long way to go before we’re back to partying unrestricted, there is now a little light at the end of the tunnel. 🤩

As we get ready to dust off our party kits we hope that more people than ever will join us in the switch to reusables. ♻️💚

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🥳 Join the network: www.partykitnetwork.org/join

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Image description: the brightly-coloured equipment from a party kit is shown on a wooden tabletop. The fabric bunting shows the word “Happy”.
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28/02/2021

How does it work? 🤔

The Party Kit Network connects party planners with local party kits of reusable tableware. 🥳

On our website is map with all our member kits.

Once you’ve found your nearest kit, connect with the party kit owner by sending a booking enquiry.

Have a fabulous party with less waste. 🥳

Then return the party kit to be used again (and again!). ♻️

It’s really that simple. ☺️

Each party kit is run independently. We work together to spread the message that switching to reusables makes for a more sustainable party. 🌱

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🥳 Find a party kit: www.partykitnetwork.org/find
🥳 Start a party kit: www.partykitnetwork.org/start
🥳 Join the network: www.partykitnetwork.org/join
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Image description: photo of colourful plastic tableware with icons illustrating the ‘how it works’ steps described above on green spots.
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08/02/2020

It's lovely to see so many people interested in making their parties more sustainable and reducing their waste! To kick things off I'd love to do a little giveaway.
The winner will receive a voucher for a free party kit booking for 30 place settings 🎉 to be taken any time in 2020 (subject to availability)
⭐To enter please comment below which kit you would choose for your party - or what theme you'd like to see? 😄
⭐Like and share this post
⭐Tag a friend who would love to make their parties more eco friendly 💗🌍
⭐When Oakley Eco Party Kits reaches 125 likes I will number the entries and draw a winner!
**This competition is in no way endorsed by Facebook
**Please remember you will need to collect and return the kit from Oakley, North Bedfordshire in order to use the booking!
**The prize winner will receive a voucher for a FREE 30 person basic kit booking. Any additional place settings or add on items will be payable at the advertised fees.

08/02/2020

Do you have a little ice princess or mermaid fan? The costs can mount up quickly when our little ones request a themed party!
With a versatile mix of coloured basics and add on items, Oakley Eco Party Kits can be tailored to suit many different themes and colour schemes! From just 50p per head you can collect everything you need the day before your party...return to me afterwards...no paper plates and cups will end up in landfill, these pieces will be washed and reused time after time 💗🌍

07/02/2020

Ready to book your party?
You can now contact me at [email protected]
Bookings available for up to 60 place settings!

05/02/2020

Hello and welcome to Oakley Eco Party Kits! Based in North Bedfordshire, I offer a hire scheme for reusable partyware. My aim is to reduce the amount of disposable items sent to landfill, whilst still making your party colourful and enjoyable!

05/02/2020

Additional items are available at a cost of £2 per item/set.
Can't see what you want? Contact us and we'll see what we can source for you!

05/02/2020

Each kit serves 20 people and will also include felt bunting and a compostable waste bag.

05/02/2020

What do we do?
We offer a basic kit of 20 reusable plates, cups, bowls, and cutlery sets, along with two jugs and felt celebration bunting - at a cost of £10 for 48 hours rental. Your kit will also contain a compostable bag for you to dispose of your food waste, and we ask that you return any crisp, biscuit and sweet wrappers to us as we will send these to our local terracycle scheme which benefits the charity Kicks Count.
At the end of your party, simply remove all food waste from the hire items, place them back in the box and return to me - I'll do the washing up for you to make your day as stress free as possible!
We can also supply a variety of add on items such as serving bowls, cake stands, chip and dip trays - at a small additional cost.
Why not make your party eco friendly and book with Oakley Eco Party Kits today?

05/02/2020

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05/02/2020

Oakley Eco Party Kits