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DEL.ICIO.USThe drought hits ATL’s social scene
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
At the recent “UGA Night” bash at the Georgia Freight Depot, legislators, lobbyists and assorted staffers enjoyed a swank spread of chilled shrimp and lobster salad - served with disposable plates and cutlery.
The idea, according to signs placed around the buffet, was to save water. No dishes=no dish washing.
It’s among the recent examples I’ve noticed of water-saving or just general eco-friendliness showing up in Atlanta’s social scene.
“Quite a few of our clients are turning to ‘greener’ events and requesting 100 percent organic menus, including wine,” says Dawn Brewer of A Legendary Event. She also says clients are using recycled paper for invitations and biodegradable signage.
“One thing that we are doing as a company is changing our plastic disposables to more environmentally friendly products wherever possible,” Brewer continues. “Our executive chef, Lincoln Stevens, has found a number of bamboo, sugarcane, corn and potato based cutlery, plates, napkins and straws.”
(Sources: www.greenhome.com, and www.bambuhome.com.)
And the Roswell Garden Club’s upcoming fundraiser will pay for rain barrels at some of the community gardens club members maintain. With another hot, dry summer on the way, the club is thinking ahead.
(The event, themed “How We Dine, Dress, Drink and Drawl Down South,” is 1-3 p.m. March 19 at the Roswell Recreation Center on Grimes Bridge Road. Tix are $20. Call 770-650-4607 or by stopping by the rec center’s front desk. More info: www.roswellgardenclub.com.)
Is the drought affecting your party plans? Have you found ways to throw a green-friendly bash?
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