Loving the crispy air and yellow skies out there? Sweater season is officially here. And, if you are one to skip all your worries and plan the perfect bougie fall picnic out in the open, why not make it a bit more eco-friendly? Picnics can be fun. But, instead of single-use plastic eco-friendly disposable plates and bowls, you can consider eco alternatives that are not only convenient but also gentle on our planet. With that in mind, here are some easy tips you can go with to make your picnics eco-friendly. Go For A Recycled Blanket To make your picnic super comfortable, you will need a picnic blanket and a basket with all the delicious treats inside. Instead of buying a new blanket, you can choose to reuse another blanket, tablecloth, bedsheet, or towel. This will allow you to reduce your contribution to textile waste. In fact, you can also invest in a picnic blanket made from recyclable materials. Cook From Scratch It's time to ditch those store-bought sandwiches. This will also help you stop buying single-use plastics. Instead, you can choose to make your own food from scratch. You can start by buying all the ingredients from a local store. A farmer's market is a good start to get local, fresh produce for your fall-time picnic. And, while it's tempting to cook a little bit of everything, do not overcook. This would help you avoid food wastage. Go For Loose Snacks To reduce plastic waste, you can choose to buy bulk packets and bring loose snacks for your picnic. You can store carrot sticks, cucumbers, chips, etc in our ziplock sandwich bags. They are made from corn starch and are toxin-free for your meals. For meats and cheese, you can buy them without an external packaging at your local farmer's market and bring them along in our take-out containers, made from upcycled sugarcane bagasse. Prep Your Own Dips Whether it's dipping your favorite nachos in a super cheesy dip or you are looking to dunk your tacos in some flavorful consommé, you can prep up dips at home to avoid spending extra money and being planet-safe at the same time. This would also allow you to host a nice little activity with the kids. Once you are done prepping them up, you can pour them into different sizes of our compostable disposable bowls, which are available in palm leaf and upcycled sugarcane variants. Choose Sustainable Food Storage Options Plastic containers are so out! Instead, you can store your meals and delicious appetizers in compostable containers like compostable take-out containers. You can also store loose snacks like carrots, chips, and trail mix in ziplock sandwich bags. This would help you reduce single-use plastic waste and ensure your fall gatherings are convenient and planet-safe at the same time. Serve In Compostable Tableware Now that you are all prepped up with the dishes, it's time to hit your favorite park and begin with the picnic. And, while you are at it, make sure to serve in compostable disposable plates and bowls. These plates and bowls are usually made from plant-based materials like sugarcane bagasse and naturally fallen Areca palm leaves. Plus, they are designed to break down into compost within just 90-180 days of disposal. So, unlike plastic which would end up in landfills and linger around almost forever, these tableware products are simply here for a good time. Use Compostable Party Cups & Straws You obviously need some cool drinks to wash that all down. But, instead of using plastic or paper cups, make sure to use our plant-based and compostable party cups made from cornstarch. Perfect for cold drinks, these cups are plastic-free, toxin-free and plant-based. You can also use biodegradable straws to sip on some icy cold drinks. But, if you are craving some pipping hot caffeine shot to get rid of all that tiredness, you can pour your season's favorite pumpkin spice latte in our compostable hot cups, which are made from upcycled sugarcane bagasse. Invest in Eco-Friendly Napkins It's true that cloth napkins can be a bit of a hassle. This is why most people go for paper napkins. However, these tree-made tissue boxes aren't great for the planet. This is why you should invest in some good eco-friendly napkins. You can go for hand napkins made from upcycled sugarcane bagasse, which are plant-based and also compostable. Clean Up After This one should go without saying, but make sure to clean up after you have had the picnic. Make sure to clean up the litter and trash them in nearby bins. Also, look if anything can be recycled. If your nearby park does not have a recycle bin nearby, you can bring them home and look for the nearest recycling facilities. Upcycle The Leftovers If you are left with some food, make sure to pack them up in Ziplock sandwich bags and store them properly. Our ziplocks are refrigerator and freezer-safe, allowing you to store them nicely without any toxins contaminating the food.