As much as I'm for everything green and environmentally conscious, it seems that eco-friendliness now leaves no part of life untouched. The latest in the green movement is Green Halloween.
Ashley English writes on Design*Sponge about how to make your own Green Halloween. From recycled costumes to using every last bit of that pumpkin, her recommendations are commendable. But it's hard to celebrate the environment on a holiday that demands individually-wrapped candy.
Implications - Green is the new orange, and these ideas for an eco-friendly Halloween go to show that environmental care starts with the little things. Choosing pumpkins grown locally is just one example of many ways to save fossil fuels in long-haul transit.
What's Driving This Trend
- Green Halloween
- Opportunity to promote eco-friendly practices and sustainability during the Halloween season.
- Recycled Costumes
- Innovative ways to reduce waste and encourage creativity by repurposing materials for Halloween costumes.
- Local Pumpkin Production
- A trend towards supporting local agriculture and reducing carbon emissions by choosing locally grown pumpkins for Halloween decorations.
Who This Affects Most
- Sustainable Events
- Businesses that specialize in planning and organizing eco-friendly events, including sustainable Halloween celebrations.
- Costume Rental
- The emergence of rental services for Halloween costumes, providing an alternative to buying new costumes and reducing waste.
- Local Farming
- Opportunities for local farmers to capitalize on the demand for locally grown pumpkins during the Halloween season.
