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How to Have a Zero Waste Halloween

Writer: Siobhan Gallagher
Siobhan Gallagher
Oct 25, 2024
1 min read

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


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Racks Vintage Boutique



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


  • Lovely Greens
  • Mother Natured
  • Last Day of Home
  • HGTV

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.


  • Nestle

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!




 
 
 

3 Comments


Lily Cooper
Lily Cooper
6 days ago

A zero-waste Halloween is a great reminder that celebrations can still be creative while making thoughtful use of what we already have. Reusing decorations and clothing can lead to some surprisingly original ideas. Gaming-inspired fashion offers another fun way to experiment, and GTA 6 Fashion can bring bold, character-driven style into Halloween looks and everyday outfits.

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Lily Cooper
Lily Cooper
Sep 21

A zero-waste Halloween is such a thoughtful approach to celebrating while being more mindful about what we buy, reuse, and throw away. I like how creative choices can make the occasion just as enjoyable without unnecessary waste. Halloween party outfits can also be styled with existing wardrobe pieces and reusable accessories for a fun, personal look.

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Willard Rosenberger
Willard Rosenberger
Sep 21

The focus on reusing clothes and choosing second-hand pieces makes zero-waste Halloween much more practical. Instead of buying a costume for one night, people can creatively style existing items. An Argentina Halloween Varsity Jacket can also become a versatile statement piece when paired with everyday clothing, reducing the need for disposable seasonal outfits.

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