	{"id":72786,"date":"2020-11-22T04:56:37","date_gmt":"2020-11-21T17:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/?p=72786"},"modified":"2020-11-18T11:05:08","modified_gmt":"2020-11-18T00:05:08","slug":"throwing-a-party-for-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/news\/throwing-a-party-for-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Throwing a party for sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>HAVING offered photography services for years, Evolution Photography and Events have shifted its focus towards supplying eco-friendly party hire packages for those that want to celebrate while keeping waste low.<\/p>\n<p>Company director Kathryn Kosloff said the COVID lockdown gave her the time and energy to pursue the new<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_72789\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-72789\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-72789\" src=\"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/11\/Events-Company-3-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/11\/Events-Company-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/11\/Events-Company-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/11\/Events-Company-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/11\/Events-Company-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/11\/Events-Company-3-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/static.timesnewsgroup.com.au\/prod\/uploads\/sites\/23\/2020\/11\/Events-Company-3-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-72789\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Evolution Photography and Events director Kathryn Kosloff at the launch party.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>offering that she had long dreamed of.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEco Party Hire aims to make low waste parties, picnics and gatherings super easy and affordable so that the Ballarat community can move towards a healthier planet,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re trying to eliminate single use plastics predominantly, and offer an alternative to the high levels of waste I noticed were associated with throwing parties.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For the launch of the new eco party hire packages, a variety of local businesses who believe in sustainable operations decided to get involved and support the event.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe launch was supported by some amazing local eco foodies who provide sustainable, eco-friendly catering options,\u201d Ms Kosloff said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019d like to thank The Paella Guy, Tiara\u2019s Treats, The Source Bulk Foods Ballarat, Koonara Wines, Red Duck Brewery and Michael Unwin Wines for generously sponsoring the launch and for their commitment to providing eco-friendly food and beverage options.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nathan Inglis from The Paella Guy said they were proud to be associated with Evolution Photography and Events and especially to be listed as an eco foodie.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have taken many steps with my business to try and minimise my wastage from bulk ordering fresh produce, buying local and seasonal ingredients and using biodegradable containers and cutlery,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf we all take one conscious step into a greener living we can grow to a healthier future.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/evolutionphotographyevents.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>evolutionphotographyevents.com.au<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>HAVING offered photography services for years, Evolution Photography and Events have shifted its focus towards supplying eco-friendly party hire packages for those that want to celebrate while keeping waste low. 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