"Unfortunately, many of our holidays have become an opportunity to buy stuff that is used once and then tossed in the garbage. Halloween is an especially hyper-commercialized celebration with individually wrapped candies, disposable costumes, plastic accessories, and disposable decorations galore. But don't be spooked, there are plenty of ways to treat the environment kindly on Halloween. Here are my five favorite eek-o-friendly Halloween decorations that you can make at home."
"Remove the label from your plastic bottle. Use a black marker to draw your jack-o'-lantern face on your bottle. Fill your bottle three-quarters full of water and, with a paintbrush, add some paint to the water. Put on your lid and shake until your water is orange. Add additional paint as needed. When your pumpkin is the right shade of orange, fill with water to the top and replace the lid tightly."
Many holidays generate single-use waste; Halloween is especially hyper-commercialized with individually wrapped candies, disposable costumes, plastic accessories, and throwaway decorations. Five eco-friendly Halloween decorations can be made at home using recycled bottles, natural materials, and reusable elements. Upcycled jack-o'-lanterns use clear plastic bottles, paint, water, and a marker to create orange pumpkin decorations that can be rinsed and recycled afterward; avoid filling completely outdoors in freezing climates. Spooky terrariums encourage children to collect pinecones, twigs, moss, and rocks and incorporate small Halloween-themed items to create reusable, nature-based decorations.
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