How to Have a Zero Waste Halloween Party

For many adults and children alike, Halloween is the best holiday of the year. With all the candy and costumes, it’s an immensely fun time.

Enhance the fun by eliminating waste and any associated guilt by throwing a zero waste Halloween party. Here’s how:

#1 Start with the invitations. Electronic invitations or evites are invitations without paper. They’re sent via email. That means no trees are cut down in the name of your party.

#2 Give it a home-made theme. Encourage attendees to make their costumes themselves from things they have lying around the house. Hold a contest for the most eco-friendly costume.

#3 Use recycled or reusable party ware. Plates, napkins, glasses and all party decorations can be made from recycled materials or use your own plates, cloth napkins and cups. You an also buy compostable party ware, like plates and cups made from corn.

#4 Decorate with natural items like soy candles, jack-o-lanterns and cotton webbing.

#5 Compost leftovers. Composting is a great way to make use of leftovers and you can use the compost to help indoor and outdoor plants thrive.

#6 Play games. Games are part of a fun party and guess what? Bobbing for apples has zero waste if you use the leftover water to water your plants. Charades and scavenger hunts also have zero waste.

#7 Recycle anything that cannot be reused. For example, if you purchase soda or juice for the party, then recycle the containers. Or use them to create compost scoops, bird feeders, pinatas, or bat houses to keep in with the Halloween theme.

Finally, consider only serving natural foods without wrappers. Carmel corn, candy apples and apple pies are all delicious treats. There’s no waste and not a chance that there will be any leftovers!

Halloween is a great time of the year. The air is crisp, children are laughing and everyone gets one night to play make-believe. Enjoy your Halloween and throw a zero waste party.

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