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The ecofab Guide to a Chic and Green Halloween
If you’ve ever felt a little scared about all of the waste produced and corn syrup gobbled on the most entertaining of holidays, this year’s ecofabulous Halloween Guide should be a treat!
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This rapidly renewable jack-o-lantern FEED bag does double duty - $3.50 is donated to UNICEF for each sack, so you don’t have to carry around a pillow case and a UNICEF box. If ever there was a reason to encourage copious candy gathering, this is it. $8.00. |
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Be an Angell not a devil by passing out Angell Organics candies. The Certified Organic and Fair Trade bars are chock (and chocolate)-full of pure ingredients like organic coconut, almonds, and rice crisps that give them a delicious, nutritious bite. |
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We are smitten with costumes from Sarah’s Silks, made of luxurious, sustainable silk that is colored with low-impact dyes. From dragon onesies to mermaid tails, the company offers a slew of dress up options for wee ones that are comfortable and pinch-your-cheeks cute. |
| Halloween makeup is brimming with toxic ingredients that would give even vampires and zombies a fright. Terra Firma Cosmetics’ Halloween Set ($24.99) is an all-in-one kit of lead- and dye-free colors that are safe to apply and will help you achieve whatever ghastly look you are going for. |
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Keep kids not quite old enough to enjoy the pleasures of trick-or-treating occupied at home with the help of these Halloween-themed crayons ($6.95), recycled from broken coloring implements. Who says big kids get to have all the fun? |
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These fruity, freeze-dried natural yogurt balls are guaranteed to get you a line at your door. They are nutritious, but yo, no one has to know! |
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Rather than stringing up energy sucking orange lights on your doorstep this year, purchase a few of these efficient Kaspa lamps instead. The teensy fixture continues to emit light after being switched off, bathing its surroundings in an ambient glow. Talk about a friendly ghost. |
| eBay is brimming with used Halloween decor that you can repurpose in your own home, including some pieces sure to scare the bejeezus out of trick-or-treaters. We love this mad scientist display, but you can start your own search by clicking here. | |
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This year, we recently used the website Coffee & Power to commission a talented seamstress to turn an old suit into an seriously amazing zombie costume. Name your own price for the job and get an affordable one-of-a-kind getup from threads you might otherwise discard. |
| Get a one-of-a-kind head turner on Etsy and unearth a wealth of creative ensembles you won’t find in generic pop-up Halloween shops. Search using terms like “eco” and “used” for the most green-friendly finds, and limit the location of the seller to areas near you to reduce your shipping carbon footprint. Good karma all around! | |
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Corey Colwell-Lipson, founder of Green Halloween, is an eco-minded mom and an expert in how to handle persnickety eaters. If you’re looking for a selection of lick-your-lips tasty candies for your kids that are healthy, too, check out Colwell-Lipson’s list of yummy natural treats on People.com. |
| You’ll have to resist the urge to start noshing on this incredibly realistic candy corn pendant necklace ($75.00) by designer Jeffrey Warnock. With a choker made of recycled Argentium silver, the chic stunner is ideal for adding warmth to autumnal ensembles. Purchase it on Etsy. Nom nom! |
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Grin and Reuse It
FEED’s classic carry-all gets a seasonal update with this Trick-or-Treat bag, with proceeds from its sale donated toward UNICEF’s malnutrition programs. Now that’s something to grin about.
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