How to Start a Business Manufacturing Biodegradable Confetti and Decorations for Parties?

Celebrate Sustainably: The Eco-Friendly Party Niche ✨ This is a forward-thinking business in India, capitalising on the global move away from plastic and thermocol. You are selling a guilt-free celebration. ### 1. Material Sourcing and Manufacturing * Material Choice: Your product is the material. Focus on proven biodegradable/compostable materials: * Seed Paper: Confetti/cut-outs that can be planted. This is a huge USP! * Dried Flowers/Leaves: Naturally compostable and beautiful confetti. * Paper/Cardboard: Certified FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) paper that is dyed with vegetable-based or food-grade colours. * Bioplastics (PLA): For sturdier decorations, source certified, high-quality PLA (Polylactic Acid) products. * Manufacturing: For confetti, you'll need high-speed commercial paper punches or laser cutters. For decorations, you'll need cutting and assembly stations. Maintain a zero-plastic policy in your workshop and packaging. * Certification: While optional, a Compostability Certification (like ISO 14855) for your materials gives immense credibility, especially for B2B clients. ### 2. Marketing and Distribution * Target Audience: Event Planners, Wedding Planners, Corporate Event Managers, and Eco-Conscious Parents. These B2B clients will place large, recurring orders. * Branding: Your brand must scream eco-friendly and joy. Highlight the decomposition time ("Our confetti vanishes in 60 days, not 600 years"). * Distribution: Set up an online portal, but also create beautiful physical sample kits for event planners to see and feel the product. Use eco-friendly shipping (recycled boxes, paper tape). Focus on a premium, slightly higher-priced product that delivers peace of mind to the customer.