13 Eco-Friendly Hosting Tips For Throwing a Less Wasteful Party

If you can't host everyone with your own dishes, make sure you buy recyclable or compostable materials, rather than plastic or Styrofoam. (Just keep in mind, if you buy compostable supplies, you'll need to compost them yourself or via community composting.)

Or, if it's in your budget, hit the thrift store for cheap plates and cups. Have fun picking out an eclectic collection of the wackiest or most unique things you can find, use them as conversation pieces, and then either keep or re-donate them after the party.