By Chrissy Gray, Event Planner

When you think of the Super Bowl, sustainability probably isn’t the first word that comes to mind. Greasy food, beer, and a lot of football are a bit more synonymous with the celebration. Luckily with a little bit of planning any event can be ‘green’ and chic – even the Super Bowl!

I found my inspiration for party decor on Real Simple. Purchase a small bit of astro turf at the hardware store and cut it into pieces for coasters and table runners. You can easily save these and use them year after year. Next, head over to your local health food market or nursery and buy a tray of wheat grass. Re-pot sections of the grass into inexpensive terracotta pots and top them with mini footballs or team flags. For a sustainable cup that also doubles as a drink marker, purchase compostable cups and stamp them with numbers (so you’ll always know which glass is yours) and other football inspired images.

Of course no party is complete without food. But just because this is the Super Bowl doesn’t mean you have to stuff yourself with crap only to feel the pain after the game. Here are a few ideas for tasty appetizers that will definitely be a hit.
(Don’t forget: Swap recipe ingredients with organic and locally grown items for a more eco-conscious celebration!)

Most Super Bowl parties are all about the meat, but try whipping up these delicious Black Bean Cakes with Mango Lime Crema for a great meat-free alternative.

Although they’re still fried, homemade taquitos can be a whole lot healthier then their restaurant counterparts. Try this recipe from Epicurious and use free range, organic chicken for a more sustainable snack.

Everyone loves quesadillas, but who knew that adding some succotash and cilantro to the mix could make them so freaking delicious?! Check out this recipe for another crowd pleasing vegetarian appetizer.

I couldn’t resist throwing in just one sweet for your Super Bowl party, and these Zeppoles looked like the perfect festive treat. Serve them with chocolate or a little ice cream and you’ll definitely be asking for seconds.

No Super Bowl celebration is complete without beer – and lots of it! Luckily for those of us that like to experiment with different types of beers, there is no shortage of organic varieties. Check out this article on Grist for a run down of a dozen of the most popular organic brands complete with reviews.

And if you’re a fan of the beer chart above, you can download your own here :)

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