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Thursday, October 15, 2009
Simple tips to green your Halloween
Posted by Michelle Schenck on Thu, Oct 15, 2009 at 4:41 PM
has and always will be one of my favorite holidays. It is the one day of the year that you can actually walk out of your house wearing just about anything and you get a 'free pass' on weird or strange looks from neighbors. Hey, anything goes on this day, right? Not to mention the candy - oh, the candy.
So how can one 'green' up the holiday a bit and teach the neighborhood kids a good lesson about recycling and reducing trash? The famous candy aspect that the kids know and love is a start. Realistically, it is hard to give out any fresh made organic goodies as it has long been taboo to do such a thing with rumors of poisoned candy and the like that has been circling for generations. So, instead, hand out pre-packaged organic candy like the ones found at endangered species chocolate. Then use a pillow case to hand out the candy, it looks funky and scary and limits the use of the regular plastic containers. The kids will happily be surprised to try something new and tasty that is also better for the environment.
Another good way to stay green this Halloween is to recycle your costume. You would be surprised if you looked in your closet or storage area to see that you have three or four old Halloween costumes lying around in their just collecting dust. If it has been a few years, you might as well wear it again. Who would remember? Or, better yet, have a Halloween costume recycling party with your friends and everyone bring a few old costumes that you can rummage through and trade with one another. This also saves everyone money as well as helps reduce shipping materials and other costs associated with buying another new costume. Anyone need a huge inflatable rasta wig? I have you covered!
These are just a few tips to green up the spooky holiday but just remember: there is almost always an alternative to the norm that is both eco-friendly, safe, and still fun for kids and adults alike.
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