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Unlike my favorite sustainable Halloween decor, temporary decorations can create a significant amount of waste after the holiday. When improperly disposed of, these items can end up in landfills, where they may take years to break down and release harmful substances into the environment. Continue layering the corn husks until the entire wreath is covered, achieving a full and visually appealing design.

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Stringed up doughnuts – hang up a washing line inside or outside and attach a few doughnuts. Participants must eat one doughnut each without using their hands – fastest to finish wins. Plus, it shouldn’t leave any food waste behind. For a nearly zero waste Halloween costume, think about things that can be reused, reworn, or recycled. Characters Inspired By Your Closet As I alluded to above, very few Halloween decorations are truly zero waste. I use the term zero waste to describe the guiding principles of making conscious choices about our consumption that significantly reduce the waste we generate (both in our homes and upstream from our purchasing choices). You can read more about my thoughts on zero waste living here: Sweatpants and sweatshirts easily transform into different animals with a few add-ons and accessories. Even normal clothing or an old uniform with a bit of makeup and fake blood can be perfect for something like a zombie. Make Something You Can Recycle

Venture outdoors and gather an assortment of leaves, choosing a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes. There you have it—my list of the best zero-waste Halloween decorations! By infusing creativity into our celebrations while honoring our planet, we illuminate a path toward a greener, more conscious future. While they make a big scene, inflatable decorations use unnecessary electricity, can contribute to noise pollution, and if not stored properly, get holes in them which lead right to the landfill.These fabric scrap ghosts not only make adorable decorations but also exemplify the creative reuse of materials in a sustainable Halloween setup! Secure the twigs in place using jute twine or natural twine, wrapping it around and tying knots to ensure a stable wreath structure. Looking for more eco-friendly Halloween decorations? Use old items like clothing, sheets, or cardboard to create DIY decorations using the ideas outline above.