According to The New York Times, EcoMom parties are the new thing. Instead of drinking wine over jewelry, home goods or Tupperware products, moms are getting together to strategize on greener living. Not wanting to miss out on a trend, we thought we’d put together our own EcoLogo guide to hosting an EcoMom party.
How to Prepare
Planning to do a little cleaning before company arrives? Bring out a green cleaner to do the job. Both Bed, Bath and Beyond and Linens N’ Things carry Greening the Cleaning’s (GTC) Citrus Sage All-Purpose Cleaner. Among the many criteria it meets for EcoLogo certification, the GTC cleaner has less than 1% by weight of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and low aquatic toxicity.
What to Serve
Since moms are often tired by the time they get to an evening party (I know this first-hand), why not have coffee available for those that could use a little caffeine pick-me-up? Merchants of Green coffee is available online and produced under sustainable conditions, with careful consideration given to everything from where the coffee beans are grown to fertilizing and drying methods.
Taking Notes
The most environmentally-friendly way to keep track of green strategies is to commit them to memory. However, if your guests don’t have photographic recall, think about providing them with writing materials for note-taking. Office Depot carries Zebra® Jimnie® Clip Recycled Retractable Ballpoint Pens. The EcoLogo-certified pens contain 75% postconsumer recycled content including material from car headlights, CDs and recycled cell phones!
New Product Sample
Typical mom parties do revolve around shopping, so it can’t help to have a green product or two on hand to show off. Consider Nature Clean shampoo and conditioner. In addition to being EcoLogo-certified, Nature Clean products can be ordered online and delivered with carbon-offset shipping. Lather, rinse, repeat!
Posted by Mari in Green cleaning, Green home, Green products