A Green Halloween

LensbyLisa by LensbyLisa
Last updated: 02/13/2012

What is a Green Halloween?

A Green Halloween is a movement to help make Halloween better for the environment, by sharing ways to cut down on using products that are not eco-friendly.

Want to make Halloween just a little easier on the environment this year?

Stay tuned...I will try to provide some tips and suggestions on how to do just that!

Countdown to Halloweeen

Halloweeen: October 31, 2012

Green Halloween in the news

Let's see what people are saying!

Green Day Begin Work on New Album
Green Day have pulled out several new tracks during recent concerts, the big one being at a Halloween-themed concert at the 300-capacity Studio at Webster Hall in Manhattan in October, according to Rolling Stone. According to Rolling Stone's Erica ...
Family goes behind the scenes at Shrek the Musical
They saw the transformation of the lead actor into the green being. It was especially fun for Hugo Martinez because he dresses as Shrek for Halloween. When Hugo Martinez dresses as Shrek, he shaves his head and applies green paint.
Sitcom Star Roseanne's Surprise Run for President
According to the magazine, she has a theory ?that she may in fact be the reincarnation of Adolf Hitler,? and thus attempted to make a personal statement by creating a kind of ?Jewish Halloween nightmare.? The Green Party will choose its candidate ...

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Read on for some green ideas for Halloween!

Send e-invites!

One tip that is easy and eco-friendly is this:

Instead of sending out paper invitations to your Halloween party, try sending out e-invites this year.

It is fast and you don't have to use a stamp or make a trip to the post office.

Creative Costumes

With a little creativity you can come up with a costume that is easy on the environment and your wallet.

Scour the resale shops and vintage clothing stores in your area for treasures from the past that can also make great costumes.

Even better, rummage through your closets; you may find something just perfect that you forgot you had, and you will save gas in the process which is also a plus for the environment.

Try using sheets, old clothing items, etc., to make your own costumes.

If you aren't the crafty type, or don't have time to make a costume, borrow something from a friend, or do a costume exchange with someone.

Make Your Own Makeup

Instead of buying makeup with all the additives and stuff in them, try making your own!

Face Paint Recipe

1 tsp. corn starch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
A few drops of food coloring as desired

Stir together cold cream and starch until well blended. Stir in water and then add desired amount of food coloring.

Wash face and skin before applying and dry thoroughly. Use your fingertips to apply to large areas. You can also paint designs using a small paint brush.

Store in an airtight container.

Makeup washes off with soap and water.

Due to some people being sensitive to certain products, please test this paint on a small area of your forearm and check your reaction before using.

Make your own treat bag

Instead of the usual plastic pumpkin or plastic bag, neither of which is very friendly for the environment, try using a recyclable or re-usable treat bag.

You can also use a decorated pillowcase, which holds a lot of treats, or try your hand at making a treat bag.

“Check out these links for great treat bag ideas and patterns!”

Decorate with items from mother nature!

Decorate your yard and house with natural products. This can include using pumpkins, gourds, straw, fall leaves, Indian corn, sticks and the like.

You can also stuff an old pair of pants and a shirt with straw and make your own scarecrow.

To me these decorations look much better than store-bought plastic ones, and you can keep them out through Thanksgiving.

Books to help you have a homemade Halloween

Homemade Halloween: Creative Crafts for Ghosts and Ghouls by Chronicle Books LLC Staff

Homemade Halloween: Creative Crafts for Ghosts and Ghouls by Chronicle Books LLC Staff

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Homemade Halloween: Quick and Easy Costumes, Decorations, and Not-So-Frightening Family Fun by Fox Chapel Publishing

Homemade Halloween: Quick and Easy Costumes, Decorations, and Not-So-Frightening Family Fun by Fox Chapel Publishing

This ghostly guide provides step-by-step instructions more...1 point

Halloween Crafts Made Easy by Theresa Mawlin

Halloween Crafts Made Easy by Theresa Mawlin

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Top Tips for a Green Halloween

A recap of ideas plus a few more!

If you know of a green tip or idea that isn't on the list, feel free to add it here!

Decorating

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Send e-invites

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Costumes

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Treat Bags

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Compost, don't throw away!

Don't forget to compost those old pumpkins, jack-o-lanterns, and other natural decorations when the time comes!

Important!

Remember,

No one can change everything all at once, but every little thing we do change can have a big impact!

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