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Tips for promoting your party kit

Ways to spread the word locally about your party kit

Party Kit Network 2020 Review

Founder Isabel Mack shares her highlights from 2020.

Five Eco-friendly ideas for the Holiday Season

At the Party Kit Network we are all about being eco-friendly, especially over the Holiday Season. It's also a great time to make sustaina...

How to make the washing up a bit more eco-friendly

Many party kits offer a washing up service so here's what we've learnt about making washing up in the UK better for the environment

UK: Hires during COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidance on hiring a party kit in the UK

Applying for a grant to start a Party Kit in your community

Tips for applying for grants to help set up a new party kit

Partnership with Plasticfreepartybags.com

Plastic Free Party Bags are reinventing the party bag without the plastic

Campaigning to stop deadly balloon litter

Guest post from Karen Joynes, founder of No Balloon Release Australia on the dangers of balloons to wildlife and how to stop it.

Love fancy dress? Hate waste?

We're taking the reuse revolution to fancy dress. With the rise of local fancy dress lending libraries, fancy dress is becoming sustainable.

Australia: Hires during COVID-19 Pandemic

Information about gathering restrictions in force across Australia

How to find eco-friendly party favours

Advice and suggestions for fun eco-friendly pary favours from Juliana Multari, founder of Partyora

Fun eco-friendly alternatives to balloons

Eco-friendly decoration ideas - perfect for making your party a little greener.

The problem with balloons

Balloons have become a synonymous with parties; they are colourful and fun. However there’s an ugly side that many of us aren’t aware of.

How to shop more sustainably for your children's clothes

Guest post from Charlotte, founder of UK kids clothing rental service, thelittleloop

Ideas for celebrating a birthday during lockdown

Being in lockdown for a birthday doesn't have to stop the fun. By rethinking how you celebrate you can still make it an amazing day.

One Earth Show

The Party Kit Network is a champion for the One Earth Show coming to the NEC Birmingham in February 2021.

Inspiration for sustainable(ish) living

Get inspired to make more sustainable living changes with this new book from party kit owner Jen Gale.

The Story of No Throw Party Kit Hire

Archie, 15, is one of the youngest to run a party kit in the Party Kit Network. Together with mum Cara, he has launched No Throw Party Kit.

Ways to give toys a second chance

Having a clear-out? Too many toys which you just don’t know what to do with? Here are some ideas for giving toys a second chance.

Zero Waste Cookie Recipe Jars

Looking for a zero waste party bag idea? A biscuit recipe jar is fun alternative to the traditional plastic-filled party bag.

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