Eco-Friendly Kids Parties in Newcastle — Why It Matters & What Scriblz Does Differently
"Eco-friendly" is one of those terms that gets thrown around a lot without much substance behind it. At Scriblz, we'd rather be honest about what we actually do than make claims we can't back up.
Here's a genuine look at how we approach environmental responsibility at every party we run — and why it matters to us.
Why does it matter for a kids party provider?
When you run dozens of parties a month, the cumulative environmental impact of your materials, waste and water use is real. Paint water, single-use plastics, glitter, packaging — it all adds up.
We made a decision early on that we wanted to run Scriblz in a way that we'd be genuinely proud of — not just for the sake of marketing, but because it's the right thing to do. Here's what that looks like in practice.
Paint water disposal
This is the big one that most people don't think about. At the end of every paint party, there are multiple containers of paint-contaminated water that need to be disposed of responsibly. Paint water should never go directly down household drains — the pigments and chemicals can harm waterways.
At Scriblz, we collect all paint water and dispose of it responsibly. We never leave paint water for hosts to deal with, and we never tip it down the drain.
Eco-friendly glitter
Conventional glitter is made from microplastic and is one of the most environmentally damaging craft materials available. At Scriblz slime parties, we use biodegradable, eco-friendly glitter as standard — it gives the same sparkle without the environmental cost.
Paper confetti
Same principle as glitter — conventional confetti is plastic-based and takes hundreds of years to break down. Our confetti mix-in at slime parties is paper-based and biodegradable.
Natural mix-ins
We've deliberately built our slime mix-in menu to include as many natural, sustainable options as possible. Dried flowers, dried lavender, cork pieces, bamboo chips, natural shells, seed beads, wooden beads and dried citrus peel are all either natural, biodegradable or sustainably sourced.
Materials and packaging
We're always looking at ways to reduce single-use packaging in our kit. This is an ongoing process — we're not perfect, but we're actively working on it and we're transparent about where we're still improving.
What we're working on
We believe in being honest about where we're still improving. Here's what's currently in progress:
- Sourcing fully compostable take-home containers for slime jars
- Reducing plastic in our supply chain
- Carbon-offsetting our travel to party venues
We'll update our eco commitments page as we make progress — you can read the full picture at scriblz.com.au/eco-commitments.
Why this matters to families
Increasingly, the families who book with Scriblz tell us that our environmental commitments are part of why they chose us. Parents want to model good values to their children — and a party that's fun AND thoughtful is a party worth celebrating.
If you have specific eco questions before you book, we're always happy to chat. Just reach out to Genevieve directly at genevieve@scriblz.com.au.
Read our full eco commitments at scriblz.com.au/eco-commitments