Get egg-excited for breakfast at home or go out for a meal. Staying in? Check out our page on reducing food waste for tips on planning a meal with less waste.

Tickets to a movie or show, an outdoor adventure (Dakota Ridge is open!), like snowshoeing or kayaking, dog walking, baked treats, home improvements or landscaping, music lessons, art lessons and plant cuttings, a night away or massage – gift the gift of spending quality time together!

Makes for a fun way to spend family time and homemade goodies can make a great gift.

We know! A little out dated because who makes a mixed tape anymore… but you can create playlist on music streaming platforms and share your favourite songs or maybe have a dance party!

Check out these ECO-EASTER IDEAS 

Use shredded paper instead of plastic artificial grass in Easter baskets
Shredded paper can be composted after in a backyard composter or at Salish Soils or dry paper can be recycled with other mixed paper. 

Compost Easter eggs
Take ageing Easter eggs to Salish Soils in Sechelt for composting. Avoid putting in backyard composters as this will attract wildlife. 

Hosting an Easter dinner or brunch? Aim to reduce food waste!
Plan out portions in advance, use a grocery list, serve on smaller dishes and use up or donate leftovers. Find more tips to reduce food waste here.
Still have left overs? Go with an easy Easter Quiche Lorraine and these ideas  

Buy used Easter baskets, go durable or DIY
Visit the SCRD Reuse Directory for thrift shop locations on the coast. Or buy a durable basket that can be used year after year. Get creative with DIY options like pillow cases or boxes in your home. 

Go reusable for egg hunts
Buy reusable eggs and place unwrapped, bulk candy inside for egg hunts. Kids will love them and the eggs can be reused year after year.  

Give to a cause or charity in someone else’s name or volunteer together to help the community. The Sunshine Coast has many not-for-profits and charitable organizations working to enhance our community.

Opt for longer-lasting flowers or plant cuttings (if you have a green thumb!) over store-bought cut flowers.

Skip plastic decorations, paper decorations are fully recyclable at your local depot click here for a list of party recyclables (includes piñatas too!)

Children’s parties can generate a lot of garbage in a short period of time. Check out these great party planning guides for ideas on how to have a memorable birthday without the one-time use plastics and without the on emphasis stuff and instead on enjoying the party. 

Green Child Magazine https://www.greenchildmagazine.com/eco-friendly-birthday-party/ 

PBS Parents http://www.pbs.org/parents/birthday-parties/tips_post/green-birthday-party/ 

Parents.com https://www.parents.com/fun/birthdays/themes/eco-friendly-party/