Waste terrors this Halloween

Did you know? 

Halloween in the UK is the second biggest holiday that generates the most waste, Christmas is the first. Many things that don't need to go to waste end up being wasted once the celebrations have ended. 40% of costumes that are worn once are thrown away after Halloween, many costumes are made up of plastics that are non-recyclable and therefore, pose a risk to the environment.

Each year after Halloween, seven million costumes are binned. If you are wanting to discard your costumes this year, donate them or resell them. Alternatively, you can create new everyday outfits with costumes. This Halloween, make costumes from home in a number of ways that are friendlier to the environment and also cheaper for you. For inspiration on Halloween costumes, go to the Hubbub website: How to make a DIY costume that won't spook the planet - Hubbub

Looking beyond plastics 

The amount of plastic that is thrown away at Halloween is equivalent to the weight of 520 elephants. Halloween costs us all, especially if we have little children that wish to dress up scary and trick or treat. The average UK household spends £95.70 on Halloween each year. This includes the costs of costumes, decorations and sweets. In a time where financial stability is more unbalanced than before, start celebrating Halloween in a greener and cheaper way! Across Buckinghamshire many residents utilise Freegle, you can also find many decorations or Halloween accessories on additional sites such as Facebook marketplace, Vinted and Gumtree. These will be cheaper alternatives but still allows for little scary people to enjoy their time.

Looking beyond spooky season.

Let Halloween this year be the start of your greener, friendlier journey. Don't stop once the clock strikes midnight. For use all year round, utilise our Zero Waste Map to find ways to reuse, recycle or dispose of any items you have.