Plastic vs eco

This argument is very dear to our heart as our houses are becoming submerged by plastic items which are soon ignored by the kids and find a quick way to the bin...

Plastic party gifts:

Pros - inexpensive, vibrantly colourful, easy to find.

Cons - often toxic:
a very short life span: the interest in the toy lasts very little, it breaks easily and ends up thrown in the bin very quickly:
non-recyclable and non-biodegradable:  after disposal they will take up to 200 years to decompose and turn into micro plastic that ends up in our food chain;
these toys are often produced in developing countries where labour is often exploited;
due to their small cost, they have a very high consumption rate.

Eco-friendly party gifts:

Pros - promotion of creative play;
durable and reusable: good wooden or wool toys can be passed down through generations;
made of high quality materials;
non toxic;
beautiful to the touch and the sight;
entirely compostable and biodegradable;
minimal compostable packaging.

Cons - some biodegradable material is more susceptible to the elements and more likely to be damaged by water, or common cleaning products;
hard to find and often more expensive!

That’s why Busy Bee Eco Party has carefully selected a range of eco-friendly party favours at affordable prices!!! Please visit our online store for some eco friendly and affordable ideas!