In this episode of the Greener Gifting Gang podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Lorraine Allman, founder of Party Without Plastic a business on a mission to help families and communities celebrate joyfully without mountains of single-use waste.

Lorraine’s journey began with something wonderfully close to home: her young son’s concern for protecting the biodiversity of hedgehogs. That spark of care made Lorraine look more closely at the impact of our celebrations and how small, thoughtful changes can protect the planet without sacrificing any of the fun.

We chat about how reducing single-use plastic at parties and gatherings can make a surprisingly big difference, and we tackle one of the biggest misconceptions head-on: the idea that eco-friendly parties are somehow dull or restrictive. 

Lorraine also shares a treasured gift memory that beautifully captures the emotional side of celebrating sustainably.

And if you’re a small business owner listening in, you’ll definitely want to hear about the amazing eco marketplace Lorraine has built. It brings together planet-friendly party products, décor, and supplies. Your own products might be the perfect fit for her community too!

Whether you’re planning birthday parties, school events, wedding celebrations or family get-togethers, this conversation is full of ideas for celebrating with less waste and more intention.

📌 Links & Resources:

• Explore Party Without Plastic
• Follow Lorraine on Instagram: [@plasticfreeparty]

• Grab free wrapping tutorials and resources at giftwrappedbyeve.com
• Follow Giftwrapped by Eve on Instagram
• Facebook community: Giftwrapped by Eve - Learn Eco Giftwrapping for Your Business