Asked and Answered: Hallogreen Edition
Have you been wondering how to make your costume more sustainable? Or perhaps you’d like to apply those same standards to your decor? Look no further: we asked four members of our affiliate network to share their favorite pieces of advice. Read on to get the latest on all things clean, green, and spooktacular.
Go Green with Your Goody Bags
“For Halloween party goody bags, using brown paper sandwich bags instead of plastic versions for holding tasty treats is inexpensive and eco-friendly. Have kiddos decorate the bags with markers and stickers for an added fun activity.”
- Lea King-Badyna, Executive Director of Keep Golden Isles Beautiful
Rethink Your Recyclables
“Decorate using natural products like pumpkins and gourds to create an autumnal look. Old stockings can become spider webs, and cardboard boxes can become tombs. Buying decorations are a big part of Halloween, and sometimes the most wasteful. Many of today’s decorations are made from non-recyclable plastics. To cut down on waste and to recycle, you may already have many things in your home that can be turned into ghoulish decorations.”
- Karen Bell, Executive Director of Keep Liberty Beautiful
Get Creative With Your Costume
"Fast fashion costumes have a big carbon footprint. Try renting a costume instead, or shop for gently used options at thrift and vintage stores. You can always DIY a costume from things around your house, or even hold a costume exchange clothing swap.”
- Janet Schultz, Community Outreach Specialist for Keep Forsyth County Beautiful
DIY Those Decorations
“Turn your used water or soda bottles into Halloween decor! Draw the face of a character such as a monster, carved pumpkin, vampire, or ghost onto the bottle. Cut off the top, and cut out the mouth and eyes, if you want. Decorate your character with permanent markers, paint, or whatever you like. To turn your character into a glowing Jack-O-Lantern, put a battery-operated tea light inside. (Real flames will melt the plastic.)”
- Kimberly White, Executive Director of Keep Cobb Beautiful