With so much to organise for a children’s party, parents can often find that being eco-friendly ends up at the bottom of the list. Much as they’d love to combine sustainable solutions in their party prep it comes down to practicality and convenience which is why it’s important to spread the word about the options out there. An easy win is to rent party items instead of buying. Who wants a loft full of decorations which will never be used again or the walk of shame to the bin after a party with a binbag overflowing with plates, straws and cups? As more and more people join the rental revolution it’s becoming clear that companies offering this eco-friendly option are here to stay. Whether it’s clothes, bikes, kids’ toys or our own Packaway Parties people are really seeing the benefits of buying less and looking at other alternatives which are kinder to the planet, and often to their pockets too. Renting often allows your budget to go further giving access to costumes, props, games and even sweet shops which would be too expensive to buy (and too difficult to source). Tableware solutions One of the biggest culprits in waste when it comes to big