It's springtime! And, if you are picnics, good food, and great weather, you are on just the right page. But, if you are thinking of going all sustainable with your spring picnic, here's an entire breakdown of how to make your picnic basket eco-friendly. That said, spring can be a great time to gather, host some cozy picnics, or reconnect over a bougie brunch. And, an eco-friendly picnic in spring can be a great way to have a fun time while keeping your footprint to the minimum. So, if you are ready to leave no trace behind (quite literally) and looking for some eco-friendly spring basket ideas, here's exactly what you need to know: Why Plan An Eco-Friendly Spring Picnic? Planning a gathering out in the open can be a great way to reconnect, have some great food, and enjoy good company. However, events like picnics and house parties are one of the most contributing factors to waste production. When it comes to hosting gatherings like a picnic in spring, disposables can come quite in handy. However, if you are still stuck on single-use plastic products, you might be causing more harm than intended. The problem with single-use plastic products like plastic bowls or cups is that they are made from non-renewable resources like plastic, which comes from petroleum. Plus, apart from this, these products are slathered in toxins, which may not be a great fit for your food. However, the worst part of using these plastic disposables is that they never go away. These products are made from plastics, which take a long time to break down in our ecosystem. These products manage to sit around for decades or even centuries after being disposed of and end up contaminating the soil, choking animals, or ending up in our food chain. On the other hand, plant-based spring picnic essentials like compostable cold cups or tree-free paper napkins can come quite in handy. Easy to use and toxin-free for your meals, these products are made from plants. Plus, unlike plastic products that sit around for years, they break down into compost within a few weeks after disposal. Eco-Friendly Spring Picnic Basket Must-Haves Now that you know why products like compostable bowls are a better choice over single-use plastic products, here's what you need to make your spring picnic basket eco-friendly: Compostable Cold Cups Let's admit it, no spring picnic ideas are complete without an icy cold slushie or fizzy sodas to chug down. And, these compostable cold cups are exactly what you need to embrace every sip sustainably. Made from corn starch, these cups are certified for all compostability claims. They are also toxin-free and super lightweight. Plus, unlike regular single-use plastic cups that get too flimsy under all that weight, these compostable cups are not here to take no for an answer. You can also go for our compostable straw, made from PLA corn starch, to make the entire sipping experience easy and guilt-free. Compostable Plates & Bowls Whether it is some chocolate-covered frozen strawberries or some homemade, vegan sandwiches you wanna enjoy out in the open, these compostable plates are a great way to make it all eco-friendly. These plates are made from plants, like naturally fallen Areca palm leaves or upcycled sugarcane bagasse. Plus, these plates and compostable bowls are also sturdy enough to handle all the meals and easy to dispose of. Tree-Free Napkins Here's to no more using regular napkins made from trees. These eco-friendly tree-free napkins are made from plants like upcycled sugarcane bagasse and are also certified compostable. They are also super absorbent and non-toxic. Summing It Up Planning an eco-friendly spring picnic is easy. With plant-based products like compostable knife, plates, and bowls, you can make your plans eco-friendly and easy. And, if you are still looking for compostable essentials to compliment your spring picnic ideas, make sure to check out our entire compostable tableware range.