Last night Social Vibe launched their eco friendly and socially conscious brand to the press with a green party at Le Deux in Hollywood. Attendees included Mena Suvari, Kelly Joy (shown here), Jessica Kinni, and William Romeo.
The party was perhaps most notable because it benefited the Surfrider Foundation (a grassroots group that helps protect oceans, beaches and surf spots around the world from pollution), and it was eco friendly.
The green party trend isn't new, but it's definitely building steam--especially as we get into the summer months--as a predominant theme for launches and premieres from coast to coast.
What constitutes an Eco friendly party? 
Some decorate with sprouted grass and bamboo in pots, offer organic vodka and napkins made from recycled paper, and call it a day. Others go all out, planning every detail down to the type of dye used in the decorative fabric draped above the room.
The Los Angeles Times recently ran an article about green event planning, based on that list, here are my tips:
Invitations -- Use recycled or tree-free paper and soy-based inks. Or use the web based invitation service from Pingg.com which allows users to create gorgeous electronic invitations, send them via email, sms, facebook, personal web page, and more.
Flowers -- Use flowers and plants from local and organic farms. Donate flowers to a worthy cause after the event. Localharvest.org is a great source for finding local growers. 
Food -- Locally grown organic foods are fresher, pesticide-free and less fuel is burned transporting them. To avoid waste, don't over cater. Send leftovers to a composting program. Again Localharvest.org can help source regionally grown foods.
Beverages -- Use bottled water in biodegradable bottles -- biotaspringwater.com, serve organic wine, and vodka.
Venue -- Outdoor venues use less power for air conditioning and lighting, or choose a Eco friendly hotel or building.
Favors and goodie bags -- source Eco friendly and organic products such as candles, soaps, services, and other ingenious goodies. Place in reuseable bags.
For more on event planning information and ideas, please visit our CLPR Events Blog.
