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The Hollyberry Lady · 10-29-2011, 10:28 AM

Green your Halloween.

Both kids and adults put a lot of thought into the perfect Halloween costumes. Unfortunately, drugstore costumes and accessories are made of nonbiodegradable materials, like plastic and vinyl, and usually end up in the landfill after one wear.

Rent a costume or invest in a better quality one made of natural fibers that can be handed down to yonger siblings, added to a toy chest for dress up, or given away. Thrift shops are great sources for retro costumes, and most of the materials can be re-sold or donated. Don't buy special Halloween-theme plastic bags; use a pillowcase or other reusable bag to go trick-or-treating.

Hand out organic and fair trade goodies. Get a locally sourced, pesticide-free pumpkin and use the carvings to make soup or dessert. Light up your jack-o-lantern with non-toxic candles made from soy or beeswax and remember to throw old Jack in the compost bin.

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10-29-2011, 10:28 AM	#6 (permalink)
The Hollyberry Lady The Hollyberry Lady's Photo Gallery Find me on the map! Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 15,161 BananaBucks : 1,456,759 Feedback: 1 / 100% Said "Thanks" 12,042 Times Was Thanked 11,326 Times in 5,311 Posts Said "Welcome to Bananas" 102 Times	Re: Ways to Save the Earth Green your Halloween. Both kids and adults put a lot of thought into the perfect Halloween costumes. Unfortunately, drugstore costumes and accessories are made of nonbiodegradable materials, like plastic and vinyl, and usually end up in the landfill after one wear. Rent a costume or invest in a better quality one made of natural fibers that can be handed down to yonger siblings, added to a toy chest for dress up, or given away. Thrift shops are great sources for retro costumes, and most of the materials can be re-sold or donated. Don't buy special Halloween-theme plastic bags; use a pillowcase or other reusable bag to go trick-or-treating. Hand out organic and fair trade goodies. Get a locally sourced, pesticide-free pumpkin and use the carvings to make soup or dessert. Light up your jack-o-lantern with non-toxic candles made from soy or beeswax and remember to throw old Jack in the compost bin. : )