Entertaining Tips

Green Holiday Tips

1. Use Chinet Classic White plates. Classic White has always been made from 100% pre-consumer recycled material, material that would otherwise go into a landfill, and will add the classic elegance that any holiday get-together needs.

2. Make sure to buy local, organic food and beverages. Buying local saves on gas used for transporting as well as reducing the overall carbon imprint. Organic foods can be found at a farmer's market, and special sections of most grocery stores. These foods are environmentally friendly and taste delicious!

3. It may be too cold to have your gathering outside, so bring the outdoors in! Place evergreen boughs and holly on your mantle, over your doorway, or on your holiday dinner table. Pine cones, cranberries, and other natural items can be used to give your greenery a holiday feel.

4. You can easily create a warm, soft glow, and save electricity simply by dimming your lights. It is also a good practice to purchase energy efficient bulbs for all of your lighting fixtures.

5. Home compost your used Chinet® plates. This will conserve water and energy used to wash the dishes by hand or with a dishwasher, and add less waste to your local landfill. Also, you will spend less time in the kitchen for cleanup, giving you more time to spend with your guests.

Relax and enjoy your gathering.