Zero Waste Halloween Roundup
Halloween is a scary time these days. Ghouls, ghosts, and witches have been replaced by sugar, palm oil, and plastic. But have no fear! A low waste Halloween is possible. Whether you have kids of your own, kids in your life, or love being a kid yourself on Halloween, you can lower your ecological footprint this year.
Halloween doesn’t have to mean piles of plastic and panic spending. This post shares tons of simple, sustainable ideas for costumes, candy, and décor that keep the fun — and skip the waste.
Want to make a reusable pumpkin using trash bound for the landfill? Check out this tutorial on how to on make a trash pumpkin!
Speaking of pumpkins, don’t toss yours on November 1! Click below for tons of ideas on what to do with your pumpkin after trick or treating is done.
Check out these tips for low waste alternatives for Halloween, from costumes to candy, over on my guest post for The Zero Waste Collective – Zero Waste Halloween: 5 Ways to be Sustainable and Skip the Trash.
There are also tons of great ideas from all kinds low waste parents (including yours truly!) over at Honestly Modern – 19 Eco-Minded Parents on Eco-Friendly Halloween With Kids.
How do you keep Halloween low waste? Share your tricks, treats, and tips in the comments!
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