"Celebrate a Sustainable Halloween: Tricks and Treats for a Greener October 31st"
Halloween is a fun time for costumes, sweet treats, and spooky decorations. However, the environmental impact of this beloved celebration can be quite scary! From single-use plastic decorations to individually wrapped goodies, Halloween can generate a lot of waste. But fear notโฆ you can have a sustainable Halloween without sacrificing the fun. In this blog, we’ll explore some tricks and treats for a greener October 31st.
- Second Hand Shopping: Instead of buying brand-new costumes, try second first. You’ll find them for sale on Gumtree, Depop or hire shops. You can find unique and affordable outfits, and it’s a great way to reduce clothing waste.
- DIY Costumes: Get creative by making your costumes from scratch. Reuse old clothes, fabric scraps, or items from around the house. DIY costumes are not only sustainable but also one-of-a-kind.
- DIY Decorations: Get crafty and make your decorations using recycled materials or items you already have at home. This can be a fun family activity that saves money and resources.
- Homemade Treats: Bake homemade treats like cookies or granola bars to distribute to trick-or-treaters. You can use eco-friendly packaging or reusable containers.
- Vegan sweets: Consider stocking plant-based treats for your trick or treaters. Did you know that a lot of your favourite sweets are vegan? Starbust, skittles, refreshers, drumsticks and many more are all vegan. Not only does this mean that everyone can take these treats, but they have a lower impact on the environment.
- Recycling: For those partying a little later into the night, make sure you recycle any glass bottles and cans of those โmagic potionsโ.
- Pumpkins: What to do with them? Pumpkins are a really versatile vegetable. You can use the insides to make delicious recipes such as pumpkin pie, soups, or roasted pumpkin seeds. Never leave pumpkins out for wildlife, as they are poisonous for hedgehogs, foxes and birds.ย
With a little creativity and planning, you can have a Halloween that’s both spooky and sustainable. Embrace eco-friendly costumes, reusable decorations, and responsible trick-or-treating practices. By making small changes to your normal traditions, you can help reduce the environmental impact.ย
Happy Halloween! ๐๐ท๏ธ๐ป๐ง