Setting the Table for a Greener Future: How to Choose an Eco-Conscious Rental Partner
A guest blog post by Director of Marketing at BBJ La Tavola, Victoria Thanoukos
There’s a quiet kind of elegance in sustainability. It’s not always loud or labeled. It shows up in thoughtful choices, reused materials, reduced waste, and refined logistics. For couples who want their wedding to reflect not just their love, but their values, sustainability isn't a trend. It’s an intention.
But even the most passionate eco-conscious planning can unravel without the right partners. At BBJ La Tavola, we’ve learned that the power of an event lies just as much in the how as it does in the what. And when it comes to rentals: linen, tables, chairs, glassware—what matters isn’t just style, but stewardship.
Photography Left Perry Vaile Photography | Photography Right: Indigo Lace Collective
So how can you tell if a rental company is walking the walk when it comes to sustainability?
You look for the signs that don’t scream but still speak volumes.
You look for the ones who reuse with purpose and restore with care. Companies whose inventories aren’t disposable but enduring. Linen that travels miles yet arrives pristine, not because they’re new, but because they’re nurtured.
You ask about laundering processes, not just whether they're “eco,” but how. Are they minimizing water waste? Are detergents biodegradable? Is heat efficiency built into their infrastructure?
You take note of transportation. Are they coordinating deliveries to reduce emissions? Are routes streamlined? Are teams cross-trained to eliminate excess back and-forth? It’s the orchestration of logistics that often reveals the soul of a company.
Photography Left: Kaylee Chelsea Photography | Photography Right: Scott and Dana Photographers
And you pay attention to packaging. What wraps the product speaks to what wraps the philosophy. Reusable crates, minimal plastic, clever bundling all matter. Not because they’re flashy, but because they’re intentional.
At BBJ La Tavola, these practices are part of our everyday rhythm. From implementing energy-efficient laundering to refining delivery routes and investing in long-lasting inventory, we’ve built a behind-the-scenes operation that mirrors the beauty we place at the center of every event.
Eco-consciousness isn’t a bullet point. It’s a belief system. And you feel it in how a company trains its team, invests in infrastructure, and builds processes designed to last. Not just for today’s event, but for every one thereafter.
Photography Left: Elizabeth Gopal | Photography Right: Kristen Marie Parker Photography
In this industry, we know what’s on the line. Your clients’ trust. Your reputation. The atmosphere you’re creating. And increasingly, the planet we all share.
True sustainability isn’t just about materials. It’s about mindset.
It’s about delivering beauty with integrity. Impact with a minimal footprint. It’s about setting the table and raising the bar.
