Spook-tacular Guide for a Plastic-Free Halloween

Hey there, Kvaroy Kids! 🎃 Halloween is approaching and it's a time for costumes, treats, and, of course, having lots of fun! But did you know that some of our Halloween traditions can sometimes add to the plastic pollution problem? 

We know it sounds scary but we do need to face it – a truckload of plastic enters our oceans every single minute. The more plastic we produce and use, the more of it ends up in our beautiful seas and oceans. Carried on the wind and by the flow of ocean currents, plastics have invaded ecosystems around the globe. 

But don’t get spooked! There are plenty of things we can all do in order to lower our plastic use. So let’s start with Halloween! Here we've got 5 ocean-friendly tips to make your Halloween plastic-free and exciting!

Eco-Friendly Costumes

This year, let your imagination run wild! Create your Halloween costumes using old clothes or recycled fabrics. Who says princesses and superheroes need fancy, plastic-wrapped outfits? Show off your artistic skills and help save the planet by reusing and reducing plastic waste!

Trick-or-Treat Bags

Choose cool reusable bags, baskets, or totes to collect your Halloween treats. Forget about those boring plastic candy buckets that just end up as trash. Your trick-or-treat bag can be part of your costume and a cool way to show your love for the environment.

Earth-Friendly Candy Choices

When picking your treats, go for ones with cardboard, waxed paper, or aluminum packaging. They're kinder to our planet and taste just as yummy! Make a sweet choice that leaves a smaller mark on the Earth. Bonus tip: Have you tried chocolate with seaweed? It’s something special! 

DIY Decorations

Get crafty and decorate your space with spooky stuff using things you already have at home. Did you know you can make creepy effects with beet juice and cornstarch? It's a super creative and eco-friendly way to set the Halloween mood.

After-Halloween Cleanup

Once all the Halloween excitement is over, remember to sort and recycle your candy wrappers. Let's make sure our oceans stay clean and free from plastic nightmares.

So, let's make this Halloween spook-tacular while keeping our planet in mind. Have a ghoulishly good time and help protect the Earth while you're at it! 🌍👻🍬

P.S. Remember, the fight against plastic continues even after Halloween and kids can also make a big difference!