Simple plastic-free swaps for a spooky season that’s kind to the planet
Halloween is all about imagination — costumes, decorations, trick-or-treating, and a little bit of spooky fun. But it’s also one of the most wasteful holidays of the year. Single-use plastic costumes, throwaway decorations, and mountains of plastic-wrapped sweets leave a scary mark on the environment.
The good news? With just a few swaps, you can have a Halloween that’s eco-friendly, plastic-free, and still full of magic. Here are five simple ways to celebrate sustainably.
1. Go Natural With Decorations
Skip the plastic pumpkins and synthetic cobwebs. Instead, decorate with real pumpkins, autumn leaves, twigs, or DIY paper bats. These create atmosphere without creating waste — and when the night is over, you can compost or recycle them.
Eco tip: Roast your pumpkin seeds or cook with the flesh so nothing goes to waste.
2. Create Costumes the Sustainable Way
Most shop-bought costumes are made of polyester and designed for one night only. Try a plastic free halloween by raiding your wardrobe, borrowing from friends, or visiting a charity shop. Old clothes can be transformed into ghouls, witches, and zombies with a little cutting and imagination.
Add DIY touches like reusable masks, capes, or a sprinkle of biodegradable eco glitter for a unique, planet-friendly look.
3. Rethink Party Bags
Plastic toys and trinkets don’t last — but creativity does. That’s why we designed our Halloween Eco Potion Kit. It’s a completely plastic-free craft kit that kids love. Each one includes shimmering powders, biodegradable glitter, magical mix-ins, and an instruction booklet, all packaged in recyclable materials.
It’s the perfect eco-friendly Halloween activity — fun for kids, guilt-free for parents, and far kinder to the planet.
4. Choose Plastic-Free Treats
Halloween isn’t Halloween without treats — but all that single-use plastic isn’t sweet. Look for foil- or paper-wrapped sweets, or bake your own biscuits or cakes to share. Bulk-buying and portioning into recyclable paper bags can cut down waste even further.
5. Make It a Year-Round Habit
The best part of celebrating a sustainable Halloween is that it doesn’t stop on 31 October. Reusable decorations, creative eco-friendly kits, and thoughtful treats can become traditions for birthdays, holidays, and family celebrations all year long.
A Halloween That Lasts
Eco-friendly doesn’t mean less fun. In fact, going plastic-free often sparks more creativity and makes the night even more memorable. From natural decorations to potion kits, it’s easy to enjoy a Halloween that’s magical for kids and meaningful for the planet.
This October, stir up a little eco-magic and show that a sustainable Halloween is the best kind of treat.