SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): Halloween is quickly approaching, so it's time to start shopping for sweets, costumes, and decorations such as big cobwebs, skulls, and inflatable ghouls.
According to conservative projections, US shoppers will spend around $11.6 billion on Halloween this year. The National Retail Foundation (NRF) poll predicts that $3.8 billion each will be spent on costumes and decorations, $3.5 billion on sweets, and $0.5 billion on greeting cards. Also, nearly half of the survey participants have already begun their shopping even before October, the survey said.
Unfortunately, many of the products listed above end up in landfills after use. However, there are methods to make Halloween more environmentally friendly.
It is suggested to purchase candy in bulk stores rather than plastic-wrapped, and then portion out treats like candy corn or gummy bears into paper or linen bags. Purchasing candy in cardboard is yet another environmentally friendly choice.
Buying products that may be reused for future holidays or to last through the season is another way to reduce waste. It is especially important to stay away from products composed of single-use plastics. Additionally, attempt to purchase Halloween-related products from thrift stores and recycle materials instead of purchasing new ones. These pointers will greatly lessen the trash associated with Halloween.
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