{"id":49394,"date":"2025-02-03T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-03T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/?p=49394"},"modified":"2025-11-26T15:16:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T14:16:16","slug":"how-to-organise-a-sustainable-childrens-party","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thegreenlist.nl\/en\/hoe-organiseer-je-een-duurzaam-kinderfeestje\/","title":{"rendered":"How do you organise a sustainable children's party?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If living more sustainably with children is already a party, then of course a sustainable children's party is totally awesome. With a little creativity, you can make it super fun and good for the planet. And as a bonus, you get a good feeling about it too. Here are our top tips!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How can you celebrate a children's party sustainably?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you think of a children's party, you might quickly picture balloons, plastic decorations and mountains of gift paper. Of course, it is smart to find more sustainable alternatives to these - we have them for you, we'll get to them in a minute - but did you know that other things often have an even bigger negative impact on the planet? Think about the choice of treats, for example, or too many nonsensical presents that are only played with for a short time. But there is good news: we have great and much better, more fun, tasty alternatives that are just as much fun, but have a much smaller impact on the planet. And those presents? Those remain sacred, even at a sustainable children's party. Just like cake, garlands and the song. Beep the beep?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No children's party without presents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Gifts are part and parcel of a children's party. Almost all children love getting something \u2018new\u2019 and being able to unwrap it. But does something new really have to be new for the birthday boy or girl? Such a cheerful toy may look innocent, but it took a lot of raw materials and energy to make it and transport it to the Netherlands. Not coincidentally, not transport, flying or eating meat, but rather our stuff purchases rank first in the Impact top 10 of an average Dutchman (source: The hidden impact)<\/em>. At your new sustainable children's party, less new stuff will be given as gifts. But do we unpack? Well, ehhh, how about second-hand gifts (tips for giving second-hand gifts with flair we have here for you<\/a>), pass-on gifts (gifts from guests' own cupboards), big gifts (having all guests contribute to one valuable gift) or no physical gift at all but giving a fun experience as a gift is also hearty fun. A strip card at the ice cream shop, cinema voucher, an outing to the playground.... <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ask for sustainable (second-hand) gifts that the birthday boy or girl will enjoy for a long time. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sustainable party snacks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another thing not to miss at a children's party is some goodies. Here you can also easily do something good for the planet: have less meat (and dairy) as a treat and avoid food waste. Holy moly<\/em>, what a lot of cake, chips and snacks usually end up in the bin after a successful birthday party. A shame! Buy smarter, freeze things or give doggybags<\/em> along to guests! And the chips and snack treat that is traditionally on the menu at many Dutch children's parties need not be skipped either. Because supermarkets are full of plant-based snacks these days. So this year, vegan croquettes and vegetable frikandells in the airfryer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Prefer to make something yourself? Then we have some more ideas for you here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n