Updated 4-18-24
One of the joys of having a hot tub is being able to share it — with family, neighbors and friends joining us in our spa’s soothing waters. And we can do this in an earth-friendly way.
Monday, April 22 is Earth Day. The organizers of this annual event — EARTHDAY.ORG — says for 2024 they are emphasizing their “commitment to end plastics for the sake of human and planetary health …”
As good stewards of our planet earth, we can all join in Earth Day 2024’s special emphasis on eradicating toxic plastic.
When Life’s A Beach
In addition to sharing our spas, our own Bill Renter believes people who love hot tubs also love the outdoors and care about a healthy environment.
So how will hot tubbers be supporting Earth Day 2024, next Monday?
Most of us are already warned off from using glass around our spas — bare feet being common. But that doesn’t mean we turn to single-use disposable plastic as the remedy.
Let’s look at tips we apply for eco-friendly entertaining.
Alternatives to Plastic
Stainless Steel Drink Dispensers
Destanee Beverage Drink Dispenser Stainless Steel
If our family or guests enjoy beer, a mini beer keg eliminates the need for bottles and cans.
For other hard or soft drinks, stainless steel water dispensers are much lighter than glass making these very portable — spa-side or pool-side. They are watertight and can be used with or without a spigot.
Drink options for these handsome containers include fruit-infused water for the non-drinkers in your group. Imagine all the water bottles that we save.
Corelle Glassware
Shatter-Proof Glassware
Yes, there’s even a type of glassware that’s crack and break resistant. Corelle is one company that makes these and offers them in a variety of patterns.
There’s also stainless steel glassware.
Non-Plastic Straws
Earth-friendly Straws
There’s even paper straws in different colors — making it easy for guests to distinguish their drinks. (Note: Experience says that these straws do not get soggy or fall apart in drinks.)
We’ve also learned there are straws made of hay — yes, hay.
Eco-friendly Tableware
Wasara Ware Bio-degradable Ware
Eco-friendly disposable products made from bamboo, reed pulps, or cane fibers abound. Such products are easily compostable. And as you’ll see from this photo they can even be elegant.
As for plastic utensils: Okay. No one wants to use these anyway. There are even some compostable “natural birch wood spoons” available at Walmart.
But, we can always use the real thing. Clean up is easy, when everything else is eco-friendly-disposable.
Other Ways to Help the Environment
Lace Solar Lanterns mean no need for matches, batteries, etc.; small hanging bubble glass citronella candles eliminate need for plastic tea candles; any non-plastic tablecloth is a great choice; and bee’s wax food wraps mean no plastic needed to cover our food.
No Balloons!
And when it comes Balloons: We just don’t use them. We decorate with flowers, paper lanterns, table covers etc., or disposable garlands.
Or, even better? Consider not buying anything. When our party’s large enough, how about renting party stuff, including utensils. Just be sure to tell the company you don’t want anything breakable.
Happy earth day, everyone.
Contact Us:
FARMINGDALE, NY: 1911 Broadhollow Rd | Farmingdale, NY 11735
Email: farmingdale@besthottubs.com | Phone: (631) 465-0175
WINDHAM, NY:
275 CR 65 -(Corner of Route 23 & CR 65) | Windham, NY 12496
Email: windham@besthottubs.com | Phone: (518) 734-9100
