21: Zero Waste Halloween — Eco-Friendly Tips for Costumes, Candy, and Pumpkins

Halloween is supposed to be spooky, but the real horror might just be the mountain of waste it leaves behind. Costumes that only last one night, piles of plastic candy wrappers, cheap décor that lasts one season, and millions of pumpkins sent straight to landfill. It’s expensive and wasteful — but it doesn’t have to be that way.In this episode of Sustainable in the Suburbs, I’m sharing how to celebrate Halloween in a way that’s festive, affordable, and low waste. You’ll hear ideas for costumes, candy, decorations, and pumpkins that cut back on trash while still keeping the spirit of Halloween. And as always, it’s about picking what feels doable for you — practical, budget-friendly shifts that reduce waste without losing what you love about the season.TakeawaysHow Halloween has become one of the most wasteful (and expensive!) holidays of the year.Costume ideas to save money and reduce wasteHow to hand out treats without all the plastic.Eco-friendly décor tips and why you should skip fake spider webs.What to do with your pumpkins after HalloweenResourcesZero Waste Halloween (blog post)What to Do With Your Pumpkin After Halloween (blog post)Seasonal Decor - Making a Trash Pumpkin (blog post)Ethical Candy to Try This Halloween (Fairtrade America)Pumpkin Parades (City of Toronto)TerraCycle - Halloween Treat WrappersSupport the showConnect With MeWebsiteNewsletterShopInstagramSupport the ShowSustainable in the Suburbs is mixed and edited by Cardinal StudioIf you enjoyed this episode, I’d love it if you followed the show, shared it with a friend, or left a rating and review. Every little bit helps more people find Sustainable in the Suburbs — and live a little greener.