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An online marketplace of UK small businesses that create plastic-free party essentials, from tableware and decorations to party bags, games, and wedding favours. Every sale makes a difference not only to the planet, but to the individuals and families of the small business.
It was my son who inspired me to start the business, who at the age of 13 discovered hedgehogs in the garden! Since then, he’s campaigned to reverse the dramatic decline in hedgehog numbers, and as he so often reminds me, the struggle hedgehogs have with issues such as biodiversity loss is a microcosm of what is happening on our planet.
I knew there was more I could be doing to help leave the planet in a better place for future generations. The party supplies industry is synonymous with waste and I realised there’s a better way to celebrate without hurting the planet. I wanted to be part of the solution and so Party Without Plastic® was born!
Our vision at Party Without Plastic is for a world where celebrations and gatherings are not only joyous occasions but also environmentally responsible. We aim to lead the way as a trusted marketplace of genuinely plastic-free party essentials where transparency, clarity, and honesty are key. We publish our definitions of ‘green’ terms, and have a list of acceptable materials that products can be made from. We publish our ‘hard lines’ too, which include not accepting balloons, or products made with bioplastics. We are committed to:
Environmental Stewardship - A future where party essentials, from decoration and tableware to party bags and gift wrap, no longer contribute to plastic waste in landfills and oceans. Our vision is to reduce and eventually eliminate the party industry\'s plastics footprint. This also includes the packaging materials used to send out orders by Sellers on our Marketplace.
Transparency and Clarity - We want Customers to be confident in the purchases they make regarding the authenticity and provenance of materials used in Products listed on the Marketplace. Whilst our primary concern is to ensure that the Marketplace only sells Products which are plastic-free, we are mindful of the wider environmental impact from, for example, manufacturing processes that can occur even from plastic-free materials. We seek to prioritise Products which do not damage the planet or any of its inhabitants through manufacturing and/or disposal processes. Information about the materials we will and will not accept is published online and continuously reviewed in line with ongoing research about existing and new plastic-alternative materials.
Sustainable Celebrations - We believe that every event can be a celebration of life without harming the planet. Our Marketplace provides a wide range of sustainable, eco-friendly, biodegradable and/or compostable party supplies from UK small businesses which allow everyone to make their celebration unique and memorable for all the right reasons.
Inspiration for Change - Our vision extends beyond the Marketplace, as we aim to inspire and inform our Customers and those in our supply chain about the importance of reducing plastic waste. We envision a community that through their active choices, can drive positive change.
Innovation and Creativity - Innovation is a cornerstone of our vision as we strive to continually seek out and introduce innovative, eco-friendly party supplies that not only meet but exceed our Customers\' expectations.
Collaboration and Impact - We seek to collaborate and partner with like-minded organisations and individuals who share our passion and commitment to plastic-free celebrations. We can achieve so much more by working together, not just for the planet, but also supporting the UK small business community to thrive.
Purposeful - We want to invest in charitable organisations that look after the planet and its inhabitants, and donate 5% of our annual net profits to The Earth Restoration Service through the Work for Good initiative.
