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15 Questions to Ask Yourself when Planning an Eco-Friendly Wedding
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15 Questions to Ask Yourself when Planning an Eco-Friendly Wedding

Planning an eco-friendly wedding? Ask yourself these 15 key questions to create a celebration that’s beautiful, meaningful, and sustainable. From guest lists to décor, Chicago’s Sustainable Events Collective shares tips to help you plan a wedding that reflects your values and leaves a lighter footprint.

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4 Alternatives to Soggy Paper Straws
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4 Alternatives to Soggy Paper Straws

The next big trend in plastic alternatives has been paper straws, which have definitely had their moment in cocktails and iced lattes over the past few years. Although, paper straws are a more sustainable option than single-use plastic and they are notorious for turning into mush after just a few minutes of being in a beverage.

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