5 Ways To Have A Sustainable Halloween

Halloween is a spooky period, not just for us as individuals but also for the environment. The number of single-use costumes, plastic candy wrappers, and rotting pumpkins adds up. The amount of trash produced by one trick-or-treater is roughly one pound. Halloween is celebrated by approximately 41 million kids each year, which results in a lot of waste. Here are some suggestions for cutting waste over this Halloween season.

1. Thrift your customers: Throwaway Halloween clothes sold by top retailers in the UK alone during 2019 produced an estimated 2,000 tonnes of plastic garbage or 83 million bottles. I couldn't locate a precise estimate on the amount of Halloween costumes wasted in the US, but I'm certain it's at least as awful. You probably aren't surprised by it, given that most people only use their costumes once. In addition, 83% of the materials used to make Halloween costumes are harmful oil-based plastic that will certainly wind up in landfills.
2. Use natural decorations: Would you rather leave the Halloween crafts to those who genuinely like making them? That's also entirely OK! Today, there are many manufacturers who focus on eco-friendly Halloween decorations. Don't trust us? Enter "sustainable Halloween" on Etsy and get ready to be inundated with creative possibilities! Even better, you might be able to find something nearby!
3. Eco-friendly candy: Make an effort to get organic and fair-trade candies while purchasing Halloween candy. You can't afford it? It's all right. Simply try to buy candy with recyclable or minimum packaging to prevent waste, or just offer the kids something else instead of sweets. They could initially give you a weird look, but they'll most likely find lots of candy somewhere else!
4. Make plant-based Halloween recipes: If you're throwing a Halloween party, you may cut down on trash by preparing your food instead of buying pre-packaged food and treats. I advise purchasing some farm-fresh items for cooking at your neighborhood farmers market. The market's best-tasting produce at this time of year is pumpkin, squash, pears, and apples. Plus, if you bring your reusable tote bags and produce bags, buying everything without plastic is quite simple!
5. Choose reusables for treating or tricking: Use a bucket or tote bag instead of buying one to save money during trick-or-treating. How many plastic Halloween buckets you buy in stores are only used once is frightening. Who says it's not cool to use an old pillowcase or any old bag? What matters most is what's inside. Add some eerie accents to give it a fresh life to finish your design.

Conclusion

Keep in mind that even modest environmentally friendly actions taken together can have a big positive influence on the environment. By implementing these strategies into your Halloween activities, you can take advantage of the occasion while encouraging a more environmentally friendly and sustainable mindset.