Why San Diegans are Ditching Single Use Party Decorations
3 Ways San Diegans Can Throw Eco-friendly, Non-toxic Celebrations
San Diego - we need to talk.
We bring reusable grocery bags to the grocery store, participate in beach cleanups, and drive electric cars. But when it comes to throwing a party, our green practices often go right out the door.
As San Diego party rental experts, we've seen event trends come and go, but one shift we're particularly excited about is the move toward environmentally conscious party decorations. With Amazon cracking down on customers who frequently return party decorations such as photo backdrops, banners, birthday signs, and more, it’s time to try a smarter approach to event rentals.
Let’s explore one of the top culprits in single use event rental waste - balloon garlands.
Traditional balloons, while festive, pose significant environmental challenges. Let's explore why and discover beautiful alternatives for your next celebration.
The Environmental Impact of Traditional Balloons
While pretty, single-use balloons have several hidden dangers:
Latex balloons take 4+ years to decompose
Mylar balloons never fully biodegrade
Wildlife often mistake balloon debris for food
Helium is a finite resource becoming scarce
Released balloons travel hundreds of miles, harming marine ecosystems
Vinyl chloride in PVC balloons is a known carcinogen
The negative impacts of single-use party decorations isn't limited ot human health - it's impacts our ecosystem, too.
Why Ocean Conservation Matters in San Diego
With our beautiful coastline and marine life, San Diego residents have a special responsibility to protect our oceans. Traditional balloons released during celebrations often end up in our waters, threatening sea turtles, dolphins, and seabirds.
Meri is San Diego's 1st non-toxic, eco-friendly event rental company committed to delivering safe, fun, and economical alternatives to single-use decorations and other party necessitates.
Luckily, there’s a new wave of brands prioritizing eco-friendly, non-toxic products - and Meri is here to bring these to our San Diego Community.
Meri offers a curate catalog of non-toxic, eco-friendly event rentals that serve insta-worthy vibes at an affordable price.
We purchase from premium brands with eco-friendly practices like Yeti, Miniidip, Pottery Barn, SMOL, GATHRE, and more.
Here’s a few ways Meri can help you get the party started while keeping green.
Tip 1: Reusable, non-toxic balloon garlands and backdrops
This was a must for us. We LOVE a good balloon garland for a baby shower or birthday party. But when we started researching how many balloons pollute our oceans, we put our foot down. Luckily, there are now brands like Minnidip that offer reusable, non-toxic, and responsibly made balloon garlands and backdrops.
Meri offers a wide variety of backdrops and matching garlands, with themes ranging from Peter Rabbit, to Berry First Birthday, to just a good ‘ol fashioned neutral.
Tip 2: Ditch single-use plates & napkins
Focus on renting non-toxic, reusable plates, serving platters, bowls, and napkins for your celebration. Not only do they add a bit of class, they can drastically cut down on the amount of waste you produce. If you require single-use alternatives, we recommend bamboo-based products that are bio-degradable.
Tip 3: Focus on reusable decorations
We know - that * super cute * plastic banner is a must. But 9/10 it will be used once and then take years to decompose. Focus on renting higher quality decorations like felt banners, fabric buntings, or props like our rattan rocking chair - perfect for your baby shower or 1st birthday.
Ready to plan your next eco-friendly event, San Diego?
Explore our full catalog of quality event rentals - from bounce houses to photo backdrops.
