Party favors aren’t just for children’s parties! Guests of all ages love to receive a thoughtful, small gift when leaving as a token of your appreciation for their attendance. When choosing party favors or parting gifts, keep sustainable options in mind. Don’t give your guests cheap, plastic junk that they have no use for or that will end up in a landfill. It’s easy to find meaningful and eco-friendly party favors that your guests will love! Here are some ideas to get you started.
Handmade Soap or Essential Oils
Handmade soap is a low-cost and eco-friendly party favor that guests of all ages can enjoy. You don’t even have to make the soap yourself! Look for a local company that creates unique styles and scents of handmade soap, and give each guest one or two in a small gift bag. Another creative option is essential oils. Essential oils can be used for so many different purposes, and they smell amazing! For soaps and essential oils, choose scents that are universally popular, like vanilla, rose, mint, citrus, and jasmine.
Seed Packets
Personalized seed packets are a cute, unique, and eco-friendly party favor option. Choose varieties that are easy to grow, useful, and native to your region. Herbs are always a great choice, as they are universally beloved, grow fast indoors or outdoors, and don’t require constant care. You might even consider putting a couple seed packets in personalized clay flower pots, or have your guests decorate their own flower pots!
Fair-Trade Coffee & Organic Tea
Consider giving each guest a personalized mug with a sachet of fair-trade coffee beans and organic tea bags inside. Your guest will have a party souvenir they can use over and over again, as well as a special treat to enjoy at home the next day.
Small Eats & Treats
Depending on the size of your party, you might consider making each guest a small gift basket or bag with a few eats and treats they can enjoy the next day – or when they get home! Consider classic snacks like bagged popcorn, pretzels, crackers, a small jar of jam, a block of nice cheese, and a bar of organic dark chocolate.
Homemade Party Favors
If you’re a crafty person, you might consider making your own party favors. Embroider some personalized kitchen towels or hand towels, knit your guests beanies, or paint wooden bird feeders. You can also make this a part of the party. Have each guest decorate, paint, or create their own piece of art to take home with them.
Baked Goods
Baked goods are another amazing party favor idea that your guests will enjoy when they get home. Make each guest a loaf of banana or zucchini bread or a small bag of cookies. If you’re not a baker, give them a bag of organic pancake or waffle mix or stop by your local bakery to get some pre-made treats.
Eco-Friendly Water Bottles
If your guests don’t already have a tried-and-true water bottle that they bring with them everywhere, give them one as a party favor! Make sure you choose high-quality bottles that will last a decade, such as stainless steel or BPA-free plastic. You can customize each guest’s water bottle with their name, initials, or stickers.
Succulents or Aloe Plants
Even if your guests don’t have green thumbs, they can likely take care of a potted succulent or aloe plant. Both succulents and aloe plants are low-water and low-maintenance plants that are easy to care for. They do well in pots with moderate sun, and offer mental and physical health benefits. Having plants around can boost your mood, and aloe plants can be used on cuts, scrapes, rashes, and burns.
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