Spring is finally here! With it comes rainy days, blooming flowers, and, if you celebrate Easter, a whole lot of plastic. From neon green fake grass to piles of bright-colored plastic eggs filled with plastic-wrapped candy, there’s a lot of waste associated with this fun, colorful holiday. 

Luckily, celebrating Easter doesn’t have to come at a cost to the health of your family or the earth! We’ve laid out our top tips for zero waste easter egg hunts, eco-friendly easter basket ideas, and sustainable sweets. So, keep reading to find out how to honor the earth in your celebrations this spring.

Host a zero waste easter egg hunt

Typical Easter egg hunts often come with baskets full of bright plastic eggs that are being repeatedly opened, dropped, and hidden (sometimes lost) in nature. What is meant to be a fun family activity can quickly become a problem for the planet. The good news is, there are plenty of alternatives to plastic Easter eggs, including: 

• Eco-friendly Easter eggs: Invest in plastic-free Easter eggs made of wood, felt, or fabric. Not only are they more beautiful, but they’re sure to be longer lasting and can quickly become treasured keepsakes! 

• Dyed chicken eggs: Take part in the tradition of making your own real, non-toxic Easter eggs with natural dyes! You can make a variety of bright colors with natural, edible ingredients like shredded purple cabbage for blue, ground turmeric or saffron for yellow, and beets for pinkish red.

• Written clues: Swap the egg hunt for a scavenger hunt! Instead of hiding candy-filled eggs, hide written clues for a big prize at the end.

Skip plastic-wrapped sweets

Easter candy is a total treat! But it often comes with individually wrapped candies and a whole lot of waste. We recommend choosing a healthier, more eco-friendly approach: 

• Choose the bulk bin: Avoid plastics by choosing sweets from your grocery store’s bulk bin. Scoop just what you need and carry it away in a paper bag instead of inside single-use plastics.

• Visit a sweet shop: Your local candy shop or farmer’s market is likely to offer a selection of treats for you to choose from and takeaway in an eco-friendly container.

• Make DIY candies: Swap jelly beans, chocolate eggs, and chick-shaped marshmallows for homemade yogurt or chocolate dipped nuts and berries instead. Feeling ambitious? Make your own chocolate eggs and bunnies!

Pass up the plastic grass

Whether you’re decorating your home or stuffing baskets this easter, plastic-grass is often a part of the preparation. Unfortunately, it’s nearly impossible to recycle and is a health hazard for your family, pets, and the planet. Try these sustainable alternatives instead: 

• Crinkle paper: Tissue paper or crinkle paper confetti is the classic eco-friendly alternative to plastic grass. 

• Fabric scraps: Cushion your treats with a green napkin, scarf, pom-poms, or ribbons to ensure every part of your gift is something your kiddo can use.

• Real plants: Pick your favorite sturdy blooms, trim some fresh greens, or use dried plants to decorate your basket nature’s way.
  

Build an eco-friendly Easter basket 

Easter basket stuffers often include plastic grass, cheap plastic toys, and loads of candy. But luckily, there are plenty of zero waste ideas that don’t involve plastic, like: 

• Use a real basket: Avoid a plastic basket and choose a real one made of natural materials like wicker.

• Swap plastic stuffers: Instead of plastic grass as filler and plastic-wrapped candies as treats, choose sustainable alternatives like books, felt eggs, or a plushie bunny.

• Choose one main gift: Instead of several tiny toys, choose a hero gift that is totally plastic-free and made to last a lifetime.

Give a hero gift

Every Easter basket needs a hero item. Ideally, something fun, functional, and colorful too. Here’s why Pura Stainless bottles are the perfect pick! 

• Vibrant pop of color: Our stainless steel bottles come with swappable silicone sleeves and lids in a rainbow of bright, spring-ready palettes. 

• Mid-hunt thirst quench: Whether kiddos open their basket in the morning or at the end of their big egg hunt, our bottles are a great way to keep thirst at bay.

• Healthy & sustainable: Our 100% plastic-free bottles support your child’s health and the health of the planet too!

• A gift that grows with them: Every Pura bottle fits every Pura top, so your child’s bottle can evolve alongside them at every stage.

At Pura Stainless, we believe that living an eco-friendly life can (and should) be easy and fun! We hope these tips and tricks help you build the perfect eco-friendly Easter basket and a bunch of unforgettable memories with your family. 

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