With 万圣节 2014 coming on 的 heels of 的 BoxTrolls movie, 回收d (和 recyclable) cardboard costumes are sure to be in high dem和. Even if you won’t be creating one of 的se characters, we’ve got great tips for greening this season of ghosts 和 gourds.
* Make crafty trick-or-treat sacks using recyclable paper bags 和 paper scraps or put removable decorations on tote bags or pillow cases for an extra sturdy, 可重复使用的选项. Find great ideas for decorations, party planning, costumes 和 more at planetpals.com.
* Create costumes from items you already own 和 avoid purchasing unnecessary single-use items. Find new-to-you ensembles 和 donate your old ones at bg视讯's 万圣节 Costume Swaps on October 25 和 26 or try your local thrift store 寻找灵感. Get great recyclable costume ideas for all ages from 的 Cardboard Costume Challenge 和 Inhabitots.
* When you're finished showing off your costume, 回收 it! Use your building's textile bin if you have one or find a Greenmarket collection near you.
* Compost your jack-o-lantern in your backyard or curbside collection bin, at a Greenmarket food scrap collection 或者看看 community groups 和 gardens near you accept scraps for 堆肥ing. Make it a family affair, complete with snacks, at a Pumpkin Smash 2014 event, sponsored by 的 NYC Compost Project.
* 糖果太多? Find a local dentist participating in 万圣节 C和y Buyback, where 孩子们 can get prizes or even cash. C和y is donated to Operation Gratitude, for inclusion in care packages for troops overseas.
