outdoorlivingblog posted: " Carnival is a synonym for happiness, music, and a lot of fun, but (unfortunately), it is also a synonym for waste and garbage. Did you know that it is possible to have a sustainable carnival? And you get twice the fun! Having a sustainable carnival is"
Carnival is a synonym for happiness, music, and a lot of fun, but (unfortunately), it is also a synonym for waste and garbage. Did you know that it is possible to have a sustainable carnival? And you get twice the fun!
Having a sustainable carnival is easier and cheaper than you might think. You just need the right tips and we are going to give you that.
Eco-glitter is trendier
Everyone wants to shine in the carnival but what if I told you that is possible to put all the glitter you want without harming the environment? Yes, that is possible by making your own eco-glitter.
I'm sorry to disappoint you but glitter is extremely bad for the environment. This happens because the product is made of plastic and has toxic substances that take too many years to disappear. Besides, glitter can end in the ocean, for example, and since it is small, animals can confuse it with food and eat it.
Making eco-glitter is too easy! You just need to mix salt (or sugar) with drops of liquid food coloring et voilá! You will have the same texture and effect of glitter but in an eco-friendly way!
Alternative brands like Ecostardust or BioGlitz are specialized in the subject.
BioGlitz
Something borrowed
Usually, the carnival mask is only going to be used once a year and we comprehend that using the same two years in a row might be a little disinteresting. But, instead of spending money, energy, and resources, there are alternatives.
You can opt from three options:
Rent- Like you, many of other people struggle with having a nice mask but don't want to spend too much money. So, there are stores that rent carnival costumes and the options are limitless. You can also sell your costume to that stores so it is two advantages in one.
Reuse- If you digg in your closet I'm sure you will find clothes that together can do an awesome disguise. The only thing you will need is creativity to reinvent them.
Swap- Friends are for every occasion so you can ask your friends if they don't have a costume to borrow you and, in exhange, you borrow one of yours. Simple as that.
Your cup is unlimited edition
Using plastic cups during every party (not only at the carnival) is way too old-fashioned. They are not stylish, they break easily, and most of all they pollute the environment.
Carnival is mostly an outdoor party where people reunite on the streets and celebrate. So, the amount of garbage existing and the piled-up cups are huge. Many of this garbage will end in the ocean, and plastic cups are among the 10 items most frequently found on the beach.
Avoiding this is very easy. You just need to buy a reusable cup and fill it with whatever you want. We highly recommend getting a reusable cup with a string to hang around your neck. In that way, you can prevent, a little, spilling accidentally the drink.
Besides, they are way more fashionable. Some of our favorite brands of these cups are S'well, Swig, and Yeti.
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