Check Out Local Second-Hand Shops
Buying a new costume for only one night of the year generates waste and promotes unnecessary consumption. See what you can purchase second-hand to transform into a creative costume!
Check out these Davis second-hand shops
Treehouse Vintage
Boheme
Goodwill
Yesterday Vintage
Check out these Sacramento second-hand shops
Upcycle What You Already Own
Your closet has more potential than you think! Can you recreate an iconic look by styling some casual pieces in a new way?
Pumpkins: Decent Decoration, Even Better Dessert
Pumpkin is a staple in many fall foods. If you choose to decorate with pumpkins, check out different recipes that use all parts of the pumpkin!
Composting old pumpkins helps counteract methane emissions that are released from decaying pumpkins in the trash.
Some pumpkin meals to try are pumpkin seeds, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin muffins!
Decorate With More Natural Options
Turnips or courgettes can be a great alternative for carving pumpkins!
Try all-natural twins to make spiderwebs instead of buying fake decorative webs
Repurpose old clothing scraps to make little ghosts or scarecrows
Use old cans or jars as little lanterns to decorate your yard
Hand Out Smartly Packaged Candy
It's no secret that thousands of candy wrappers end up in the streets and in the trash after Halloween.
If you choose to give out candy, try to opt for treats that come in recyclable cardboard (e.g. Nerds, Dots, Mike and Ikes). Paper-wrapped candies are also great!
Or, consider giving out little erasers or bouncy balls that don't come in individual packaging at all!
HAVE A SAFE AND FUN HALLOWEEN!
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