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After all, this is a pretty major do, and the chances are that you\u2019ve put at least a few years of your life (and a whole load of your love) into making it precisely what you envisioned. What you don\u2019t want, however, is for your wedding to have an irreversible impact on a planet that\u2019s already in the midst of climate breakdown. But, with sustainability in the wedding industry very much under fire, this is a very real risk that anyone planning a wedding should account for.Below we consider the environmental damage that weddings can inadvertently cause, and the surprisingly simple ways that you can overcome those issues during the planning process.\u00a0Sustainability in the wedding industry: The facts97% of wedding businesses now report prioritizing sustainability. This is great news, and it signifies a notable shift towards a more eco-conscious approach to weddings in general. But, those intentions haven\u2019t necessarily led to notable improvements just yet.\u00a0As of writing, the average wedding does a pretty astounding amount of environmental damage, and produces \u2013\u00a057,152 kilos of CO2Around 400-600 lbs of wasteAbout 1 billion lbs of trashPlus, of those wedding businesses prioritizing sustainability, 63% reported difficulties sourcing a supplier with the same ethos. And just 7% were actively recording their carbon emissions.\u00a0All of this is pretty bad news considering the average of two million weddings that take place in the US each year. But, it\u2019s a bad habit that\u2019s well within our power to change. The question is, how exactly can you begin planning a more eco-conscious wedding that stops you from being a part of the problem?Sustainability in the wedding industry: The solutionsThere are some surprisingly simple and effective solutions to the issue of wedding sustainability, and some of them might just end up saving you some money, too. The most notable points to keep in mind throughout the planning process include \u2013\u00a0# 1 – Avoid physical invitesYou can start creating a more sustainable wedding even before the big day arrives by eliminating the physical invites that are responsible for a large portion of wedding waste. Far from meaning that you\u2019re missing out on this crucial stage in the wedding planning process, getting more creative with the multitude of e-invites now available can see you having a lot of fun, and ending up with something unique.It\u2019s now surprisingly easy (and cheap) to design a basic electronic invite that you send around to guest email accounts. Or, if you fancy something a little more punchy, why not create a fun video that contains all of the information that your guests require? In each instance, you\u2019re reducing everything from the materials required, to the transportation necessary to get each invite to a multitude of guests and locations.# 2 – Get conscious about your venueEven an eco-wedding won\u2019t be waste-free if your venue doesn\u2019t share the same ethos on climate combat as you do. To avoid that issue, think consciously about your venue with the environment in mind.\u00a0On the one hand, seeking a venue close to home can save long-distance travel, which can make a difference in itself. If you want to take things further, you may also benefit from using something like the Green Building Information Gateway. This will help you to find venues with things like solar or otherwise self-sufficient energy resources, recycling drives, and even integrated decor that saves you from stocking up on additions that will only end up in the bin.# 3 – Seek more sustainable meal choicesWedding meals are a big deal but, with more and more weddings seeking \u2018street style\u2019 buffets and things like hog roasts, they\u2019re also a notable area of wastage. By instead going classic with a sit-down meal, it\u2019s far easier to avoid throwing a load of food away at the end of the day.It\u2019s also worth considering further food sustainability efforts, including –\u00a0Locally sourced produce\/cateringVegan or meat-free mealsA focus on seasonal produceFairtrade or organic offerings# 4 – Rent what you canWith post-wedding waste such a major issue, it\u2019s also vital to consider renting what you can. After all, remember that most of what you use for the big day is unlikely to make an appearance again. And, when you look into things, you\u2019ll find that it\u2019s possible to rent everything from your outfits to your wedding tablescapes and beyond.\u00a0By renting instead of buying, you benefit from sustainability plus points including limited manufacturing requirements, and reduced waste later on. In an age where the general renting of clothes is quickly gaining in popularity, you may even find that people pat you on the back for taking this route. With rentals typically cheaper, you can also significantly reduce costs this way!\u00a0# 5 – Re-use where possibleEven after your wedding, you can give a nod to sustainability by re-using what you can. Most obviously, you might want to preserve things like your flowers (the growth of which is typically terrible news from an environmental standpoint) by seeking wedding bouquet preservation from companies like the Bouquet Casting Co. Equally, you may wish to reuse wedding outfits that would otherwise stay in the wardrobe, either as outfits for other occasions or as mementos including blankets, pillowcases, etc.\u00a0You could also take home things like your decor ribbons, tablescapes, and more, for either daily use, or to bring out during future dinner parties. In each instance, you\u2019re saving waste, getting more for your money, and creating a generally more eco-conscious wedding.Weddings don\u2019t need to spell environmental disasterThe fact that weddings aren\u2019t traditionally great for the environment doesn\u2019t mean that you can overlook the climate during the planning stages. By implementing all, or even just a few of the tips in this article, you can start saving the world, one wedding at a time. "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Saving The World One Wedding At A Time","item":"https:\/\/equallywed.com\/saving-the-world-one-wedding-at-a-time\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]