How to host a fun, plastic-free Halloween Party

Halloween is a time for fun, creativity, and a little bit of magic. Next to Christmas (more on that later), it's also one of the most wasteful times of the year generating 2,000 tons of plastic waste (around 80 million plastic bottles) in the UK each year, most of which comes from costumes, decorations, and packaging. Single-use plastics from decorations, costumes, and treat bags add up quickly. Here’s how you can enjoy all the thrills of Halloween while keeping your celebration planet-friendly:

• Decorate with Nature: Pumpkins, autumn leaves, pinecones, and dried flowers make beautiful, compostable decorations. After the party, return them to the earth or use them in your garden compost.
  
  
• Reusable & Compostable Tableware: Swap plastic plates and cups for compostable alternatives or simply use what you already have at home. Our marketplace offers a range of stylish, single-use plastic free options including incredible edible plates, bowls, spoons, and straws!

• Eco-Friendly Treat Bags: Instead of plastic, try paper bags, origami pouches, or reusable fabric wraps. They’re perfect for sweets and can be reused or recycled.
  
  
• Sustainable Costumes: Get creative with second hand clothes, or host a costume swap with friends and family. Avoid costumes packaged in plastic, made with oil-based plastic e.g. polyester, nylon, acrylic, and look for natural fabrics such as cotton or silk.
  
  
• Plastic-Free Party Games: Classic games like apple bobbing, scavenger hunts, and pumpkin bowling are fun and require no plastic at all.