Eco-Friendly Party Tip - BYO

LA Bioneers has been holding their meetings at the Public Library. Since the meetings include a potluck, organizers instituted the BYOP rule, the BYOU rule and the BYOD rule; that is, in addition to whatever you bring to share, you bring your own plate, bring your own utensils and bring your own drink. And whatever you bring, leaves with you to compost, recycle or wash.

It's a little hard for people to get their head's around at first, but it means the organizers don't have to charge for the event (last night we heard Woody Tasch of SlowMoneyAlliance.net) to cover things like paper plates and plastic forks and the event is putting its actions where its topics are, that is cutting down on waste.

And as a host, think of all the dishes and clean up you won't have to do! So, if you are having a large gathering and potluck, consider asking guests to BYO instead of relying on disposables.