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Planning an eco-friendly wedding?
Reduce emissions, choose sustainable venues, and minimize waste for a green, meaningful celebration.
According to the Center for Biological Diversity, the average wedding produces more than63 metric tonsof CO2.
As sustainability becomes increasingly important, many couples have sought out answers to the question.
Every wedding is going to have waste.
Planning a green wedding can prove that your vow of love can be shared with both partner and planet.
When you host your wedding, consider how you and your guests can reduce emissions.
Even reducing the number of vehicles on the road makes a big difference.
Choose A Sustainable Venue
Even location can have an impact on your carbon footprint.
Will the distance make it harder to arrange environmentally-conscious transportation?
Is the venue itself sustainably operated?
Of course, having an outdoor wedding is another way to minimize impact and save money.
Then several different vehicles will transport those already wasteful letters across the country (or the world).
Meat is especially important to consider, due to its increased environmental impact.
As always, a sustainable option is better than the alternative.
attempt to use your invitations as an opportunity to explain your decision-making and why it matters to you.
This way guests know what to expect and can behave in an eco-conscious manner.
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source: www.bustle.com
