Trick or treating

7. Sweet wrappers (buy recyclable, or reuse in an eco-friendly way)

Trick or treating is an important part of halloween, but often produces a lot of plastic waste. Consider shopping around online to find goodies with recyclable packaging, or even check the packaging at your local supermarket before buying. Most large supermarkets now collect plastic bags and wrappers in store– so when you do your weekly shop remember to take back your plastic bags and wrappers for recycling!Find out more on the Waste Wizard. 

8. Reusable/recyclable trick or treat containers

As well as getting your hands on recyclable wrappers for trick or treating, you can find many amazing options online for recyclable, reusable trick or treat containers. You could use simple cardboard boxes or something a bit snazzier. No matter what you’re looking for, there will be something for you.

9. Walk don’t drive (trick or treating)

It may be tempting to bundle the whole family up in the car and go looking for doors to knock on, especially as it starts to get colder in the evening, but it can be just as fun to walk around your local neighbourhood with a few torches and some warm clothes. You won't only be saving on fuel, but you would also be helping make Halloween more environmentally friendly. You could even tell some ghost stories as you walk!

10. Use recyclable/reusable decorations

The last tip we have for you is have fun, don’t be afraid to try something new or get your hands dirty, and make sure you use recyclable or reusable decorations to spice up the spooky celebrations!