A Green Halloween

Green Your Halloween

Halloween is one of the most celebrated holidays in the US, but also one of the most wasteful. To keep your Halloween “as green as Frankenstein’s monster,” follow these fang-tastic tips from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation:

• Compost Your Pumpkins: Decomposing organic material can release methane gas in landfills. To limit methane emissions, compost your pumpkins and food scraps at home or participate in a drop-off or residential collection service.

• Get Creative with Costumes: The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of carbon emissions worldwide, with 23 billion pounds of clothing ending up in landfills across the US. Instead of purchasing a Halloween costume this year, try making a unique Halloween outfit with clothes already in your closet.

• Walk Instead of Drive: As transportation makes up 28% of NYS’ greenhouse gas (GHG)emissions, walking from house to house will lower emissions while keeping our air clean.

• Avoid Plastic: Plastic items generate greenhouse gases (GHG). Skip the plastic containers and collect candy in an old pillowcase or reusable bag instead.

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