Green wedding

This can include recycling waste, choosing a sustainable venue, and even neglecting to participate in traditional practices that could be considered unsustainable, such as buying rings from unethical sources.

Others choose green weddings to raise awareness about how sustainability is important in daily activities and celebrations.

Many argue that without being conscious of practices and items used, the average wedding can generate a large amount of waste.

Another option chosen is to rent items needed for the wedding instead of buying all new equipment/decorations to control the amount of waste that could be created.

[5] In planning a green wedding, the main basis is to prevent or reduce all harmful impacts, either directly or indirectly, on the environment.

During gold mining, large quantities of toxic heavy metal laden wastes can be generated and released uncontrollably.

[13] Many sustainable practices that are done in green weddings are to have the leftovers composted after or to have untouched meals donated to local charities.

Also choosing a wedding dress that is made out of organic fiber ensures that the garment had minimal impact on the environment during its production.

Many factors can minimize the waste produced by wedding venues, from eco-friendly transportation to renewable energy options.

As important as other aspects of a green wedding, being conscious of where their celebration occurs can reduce the amount of waste being produced.