BOO! 👻 The scary truth about Halloween & our environment

Halloween’s just around the corner, and we all love the spooky season. Australia has really embraced the traditionally American holiday in recent years with Aussies spending $159 million on Halloween lollies and chocolate yearly alone. But there’s a scary reality behind the fun of Halloween- how much waste it contributes to landfill with all the decorations, party supplies and plastic packaging from the treats and toys!

But don’t worry we’ve got some simple tips to help you enjoy a spooky AND sustainable Halloween.

👻 Get crafty with DIY decorations: Raid your recycling bin! Turn old cardboard into tombstones, glass jars into creepy candle holders, and scrap fabric into ghostly figures. Pinterest is full of ideas for eco-friendly Halloween crafts.

🎃 Reuse or swap costumes: Instead of buying new, why not swap costumes with friends? Many local op-shop have great selections of second hand costumes. You’ll save money and the planet (from one more polyester witch hat.)

🍬 Say no to plastic party supplies: Skip the plastic plates, cups, and cutlery. Opt for reusable or compostable alternatives. And if you’re handing out lollies, don’t forget to save those soft plastics and book a Power Pickup with us!

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