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We're thrilled to share that Party Kit Network CIC has been shortlisted for the Mission Possible Award at The Small Awards 2026 — recognising small businesses driven by mission over profit. We're one of just eight finalists nationally, and we couldn't be more proud of what this represents.

Jo and Jackie are the co-founders behind Darebin Party Kits in Melbourne, Australia. Their story starts not with party plates, but with a Facebook group and a shared conviction that perfectly usable things shouldn’t end up in landfill.

Meet Libby from the Waste Free Yatton and see how one simple idea is helping families cut waste and support their community.

Looking for a simple sustainability activity for children? Our free printable Decomposition Timeline Game helps kids and adults explore how everyday waste breaks down in nature. Perfect for school eco councils, KS2 lessons, community groups and families, it’s a fun way to spark conversations about plastic pollution, reuse and waste reduction.

Ecofiestas La Paz is Mexico’s first party kit, bringing reusable partyware to celebrations and helping families reduce single-use waste. Run by marine biologist and mum Mercedes, the kit shows how small changes can make a big impact on communities and the environment.

2025 was a year where the Party Kit Network’s vision showed up in everyday ways through people choosing to share, borrow and celebrate differently. From growing our global map of party kits to strengthening our member community, sharing stories that travelled far beyond our own channels, and learning to notice the quieter ripple effects of reuse, this year reminded us that change happens when people take action together.

Our latest news from the Party Kit Network celebrating reuse, community action and low-waste parties across the UK and beyond.

Dayna from Sustainable Parties in Orange County, California, is helping her community celebrate more sustainably. Inspired by her mother’s reuse habits, she now runs the Orange County Party Kit and hosts local swap events to reduce waste. From garage sale memories to being featured in the Los Angeles Times, Dayna’s journey shows how one person can inspire change—one reusable party kit at a time.

The Party Kit Network’s 2025 Impact Report celebrates global reuse, with 315,000 single-use items saved from landfill this year.