How Partiful Reinvented the Party Invite, and Why It’s Working
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When it comes to planning a sustainable party, every detail counts. From what you serve to how you decorate, and yes, even how you invite your guests, which can be critical in minimizing our environmental impact. Enter Partiful, a digital invitation platform that’s easy, convenient, and a whole lot greener than sending out paper invitations through the mail.
Why Choose Electronic Invitations?
Many of us still love receiving a good old-fashioned paper invitation in the mail. However, the majority of paper invitations contribute to unnecessary waste and ultimately end up in the landfill. According to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the environmental cost is substantial. Of the estimated 110 million metric tons of paper and cardboard waste tossed out across the United States in 2019, approximately 56% was landfilled and 38% was recycled. The rest was burned.1 Beyond disposal, the production of paper invitations has a series of upstream consequences as well. According to the World Wildlife Fund, “as one of the largest industrial sectors in the world, the pulp and paper industry has an enormous influence on global forests. This sector, which makes products such as office and catalogue paper, glossy paper, tissue, and paper-based packaging, accounts for 13–15% of total wood consumption and uses between 33–40% of all industrial wood traded globally. The United States is the second-largest paper producer and consumer country in the world.2
In contrast, digital invitations eliminate physical waste entirely and significantly reduce the environmental footprint associated with resource extraction and production. That’s why these days, in a fast-paced digital age, where authenticity often feels compromised, one app has found a way to keep the invitation process personal and genuine to the host’s voice and vibe. There are many reasons why we love the app Partiful and why you should use it when hosting your next event. Read on to learn more!
Why Choose Partiful?
With a plethora of customizable features and options, no two invitations will be alike, keeping the added personal touch everyone loves to receive. Each feature is so well thought out that it gives the hosts and guests a seamless and enjoyable experience with zero waste.
Another great feature of Partiful is the interactive elements for both the host and the guests. Guests can RSVP, post GIFs, comment, and share photos on the invitation, fostering engagement between the hosts and guests before the party starts and even after the event.
The best part is that Partiful links can be sent on all social media platforms and phones, plus you don’t need to download the app or create an account to receive an invitation, making it accessible and inclusive for everyone.
Not Your Average Evite Site
There are a variety of great electronic invitation sites out there but the following features are what distinguishes Partiful from the others.
Guest interaction. You can poll guests for their availability if you are not sure when to host your event. Have friends with dietary restrictions, or specific song requests? Just send out a customizable questionnaire that will allow you to throw the best party yet.
Shared photos. Take photos at the event and want to share them with everyone who attended? Partiful has a shared photo album specific to the event and guests who attended. Now everyone has access to these wonderful memories forever.
Fundraising. Need funds for your shindig? For events that require additional budget, Partiful integrates with payment platforms, making it easy to collect contributions.
Social support. It can be hard making new friends at any age and any stage of life. Don’t worry, Partiful will connect all the dots for you, allowing you to expand your social circle by giving you a list of mutual friends.
Privacy controls. Let’s not forget that protecting you or your guests' personal information is key. Partiful allows the host to make the guest list anonymous, controlling who can upload photos and hide the event location until a guest RSVPs that they are going.
Closing Thoughts
While Partiful is a fantastic platform, there are many other excellent evite platforms available to choose from and all of them contribute to reducing the environmental impact associated with traditional paper invitations. Whether you’re organizing a casual gathering or a more elaborate event, there’s a digital invitation platform that will match your needs plus make your event more sustainable.
Gather with us!
Here at Greener Gatherings, partying sustainably is our mission, and we want you to have access to the best tools and resources to throw environmentally friendly events.
Have another evite app you’ve used and loved? Leave us a comment to share!
Where did We Find All this Info?
Milbrandt, A., Zuboy, J., Coney, K., & Badgett, A. (2024). Paper and cardboard waste in the United States: Geographic, market, and energy assessment. Waste Management Bulletin, 2, 21–28. https://www.nrel.gov/news/detail/press/2023/news-release-nrel-research-quantifies-losses-from-cardboard-paper-waste
World Wildlife Fund. (n.d.). Pulp and paper. World Wildlife Fund. https://www.worldwildlife.org/industries/pulp-and-paper
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