With all the pomp and circumstance involved in throwing a wedding, it’s not entirely surprising to learn that nuptials often produce a lot of waste. In fact, it’s been said that the average wedding produces 400 pounds of garbage and 63 tons of carbon dioxide. Factor in the thousands of weddings that happen per year, and that’s a lot of waste. If you’re eco-conscious and interested in reducing your carbon footprint, you might be considering how to have a zero-waste wedding. Here are some ideas to to keep your celebration as sustainable as possible.
Skip the Destination Wedding: Choose a Local Venue

Being eco-conscious means saying “no” to a destination wedding. Flying hundreds of people to a destination half-way around the world will immediately rack up tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Instead, choose a wedding venue that’s local, or one that doesn’t require much travel for you and your guests. It’s also a good idea to select a venue that regularly uses composting and recycling, as well as those that use things like sustainable materials, low-energy lighting, energy-efficient windows?and one that requires minimal decor. Send Recycled or Paperless Wedding Invitations
While old-fashioned wedding invitations sent via the postal service are timeless, they also create a lot of waste. In an age when many have access to social media and can host their own websites, it’s easy to send out paperless, beautiful wedding e-vi...