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This Sunday is Halloween. Below are some tips and tricks for making your celebration a more sustainable one.<\/p>\n

Consumer spending on Halloween-related items is expected to reach an all-time high of about $10 billion, up from $8 billion in 2020, according to the National Retail Federation<\/span><\/a>. This mostly is due to costumes, candy, decorations and greeting cards. The amount of waste created from these items — from single-use costumes to plastic candy wrappers — is significant but can be avoided. Reducing waste and choosing more sustainable options means fewer greenhouse gas emissions and a healthier holiday.<\/p>\n

Costumes<\/b>: Before you go out and buy a new costume or new clothing\/accessories to use for your costume, see if you already have anything you can use. You also can check out local thrift stores like the ones mentioned here<\/span><\/a>, or vintage boutiques, which always have great costume pieces. Or talk to your friends, family or local Buy Nothing<\/span><\/a> group to see if you can swap previously worn costumes.<\/p>\n

Decorations<\/b>: Luckily, one of the best decorations for Halloween is a vegetable — the pumpkin. Most people just toss their pumpkin<\/span><\/a> after they are done carving it or using it as a decoration. Instead, try roasting the seeds for a healthy snack or using the remaining pumpkin flesh in recipes like these<\/span><\/a>, or you can fill the pumpkin with seeds to feed wildlife. Finally, make sure to compost your pumpkin. You can drop it off at one of Hillside Solutions\/Dundee Bank’s free pumpkin composting collection sites<\/span><\/a>. For other decorations, try to reuse materials and create your own – such as turning ripped stockings into spider webs — or purchase durable decorations that can be used every year.<\/p>\n

Candy<\/b>: Look for treats with minimal packaging and\/or those packaged in recycled materials or choose alternatives to the typical candy options. Some of the world’s largest candy companies have a large environmental impact<\/span><\/a>, through deforestation, species extinction and emissions from the harvesting of sugar, palm oil and cocoa beans<\/span><\/a>. Products with certifications like organic and fair trade are generally safer options, or you can hand out healthier options like popcorn or juice boxes<\/span><\/a>. Contrary to popular belief, lots of kids and parents alike will be happy to have a better variety in their bucket.<\/p>\n

This Halloween, don’t just think orange — think green.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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