Hey, Green Junkie!According to Waste-Free Canada, household waste can increase more than 25% in the holiday season and with Halloween done and over with, the holidays are officially here! Whether you love it or hate it, there is no getting around the hustle and bustle this time of year. And if you happen to be the ‘lucky one’ hosting a holiday party, you could have even more to deal with.From the non-recyclable decorations like tinsel to the food waste and abundant buffet spreads to the garbage can filled with tons of gift wrap it can be difficult to keep things green. That’s why in today’s episode, I’m giving you tips and tricks you need to make a lasting impact on your guests and not the environment!Here’s what to expect:How to avoid using single-use itemsAlternatives to traditional party itemsHow to be more sustainable with your party cocktailThe types of foods to prepare to cut down on wasteA fun way to use your leftoversHow to decorate sustainablyQuick tips for gift wrappingYou’ll discover that and so much more in this episode.By the end of this episode, Green Junkie, you’ll have all the inspiration you need to host an eco-friendly holiday party.If you love this podcast be sure to leave a review and share a screenshot of this episode to your IG stories. Tag @greenjunkiepodcast so I can shout you out and publicly say thanks. Thanks for listening and being here.Your green bestie,Xoxo StephaniePrevious Episodes Mentioned:Episode 4: Sustainable Fall DecoratingEpisode 8: Recycling Plastic - What Do Those Numbers Mean?Sources:https://www.healthiknow.com/article/7-tips-for-hosting-eco-friendly-holiday-partyhttps://www.greenqueen.com.hk/10-ways-to-host-an-eco-friendly-christmas-holiday-party-2/https://zerowastecanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Zero-Waste-Christmas.pdfNeed the transcript of this episode?Become a Green Junkie VIP and unlock episode transcripts, links and video recordings.Follow me on InstagramFollow me on TwitterCome join the Green Junkie Facebook GroupBecome a Green Junkie Insider and gain access to exclusive contentProduced by: Alecia HarrisMusic By: Liz Fohle