# Green Halloween Celebrations Ideas for an Eco-Friendly All Hallow's Eve By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-10-31 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-halloween References: [designspongeonline](http://www.designspongeonline.com/2009/10/small-measures-with-ashley-happy-hallow-green.html) & [planetgreen.discovery](http://planetgreen.discovery.com/go-green/halloween/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frankenstein-smoothie). Ashley English writes on Design*Sponge about how to make your own Green Halloween. From [recycled costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earthytweens) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unreal-halloween-pack). **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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Halloween-Themed Flower Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouqs-spooky-collection.md) - [Family-Friendly Halloween Essentials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading.md) - [Vegan Halloween Chocolate Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-friendly-halloween-treats.md) - [Ghostly Vegan Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-chocolate-ghost.md) - [Low-Cost Halloween Candies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swizzels-halloween-range.md) - [Halloween-Themed Laundry Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallow-ash.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Creepy Autumnal Snack Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/walkers-halloween-packs.md) - [Halloween-Inspired Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-lineup.md)