Go Green For Halloween Party

Go Green this Halloween with our easy to follow tips. From candy alternatives to eco-costumes, going green is fun and cost-effective.

 

1. Green Halloween Candy

The key to going green with your candy choices is to keep away from the mass-produced, well-known candy brands and think outside the box. Think local and homemade instead!

Local Candy:

Promote sustainability this Halloween by supporting local community businesses. Use Citysearch or a phone book to find candy stores in your town, and buy all your Halloween candy from them. You’ll be helping your community’s local economy, and handmade, local candy is usually healthier and better tasting than the preservative-laden grocery store variety.

Homemade:

Nothing is better than homemade! Don’t be intimidated; there are plenty of easy to follow recipes that taste delicious. Make some simple caramel covered apples, or try these three from AllRecipes.com:

• Hard Candy

• Chocolate Caramel Candy

• Italian Pizelle Cookies

 

 

2. Eco-Friendly Costumes

Previously-Loved:

To save money and resources, consider wearing a previously-loved costume. You can either borrow one from friends or family, or hit up a second-hand store in your neighborhood. Change it up by adding stage makeup, props or additional accessories and make it your own!

Homemade:

Another option is to go for the homemade costume. If you need a creative spark, check out our articles on:

• Sexy Homemade Halloween Costumes

• Last Minute Costumes

 

 

3. Serve Organic Halloween Cocktails

For a twist on our Spiked Pumpkin Punch, use organic orange juice and limoncello.

If you prefer vodka, try:

• Square One

• Vodka 14

• Rain Vodka

• Ocean Vodka

4. Eco-Friendly Halloween Tip: Use Sheets as Tablecloths

If you’re hosting a Halloween party, buy orange and black twin set sheets instead of paper tablecloths. They’re reusable, washable and will last for years; an eco-alternative to buying new tablecloths each year and tossing them after the holiday.

 

5. Eco-Friendly Halloween Decorations

There are two ways to be green with your Halloween décor: make your own, as well as reuse decorations year after year.

Make Your Own:

Create ghosts with old white sheets and old beach balls for heads; make graveyards out of old cardboard boxes; use old oversized punch bowls to create steaming cauldrons with dry ice.

Reuse:

Whether you make or buy your decorations, make sure to reuse them year after year until they wear out! Remember to store them carefully in a sealed-tight storage box to keep dust and bugs out (or let them in, they might even add to the décor!).

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