From Mother Earth News, Friday, July 16, 2010:
From napkins and servingware to bottles of wine and flowers for the table, there are dozens ways to unintentionally create waste (and find items you can spend money on) when hosting an event — whether you’re entertaining a few friends for dinner or throwing the shindig of the season. Fortunately, there are just as many ways to give a great party (mellow or rockin’) while minimizing the monetary and environmental cost.
Continue reading: When You Entertain, How Do You Green Your Event?