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Haunt Responsibly: Sustainable Halloween Ideas

Variety of pumpkins on background, Culver City Public Works Department, CulverCityRecycles.com




?? The Spooky Impact of Halloween on Our Environment ??

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Illustration of candy in a bucket that looks like Frankenstein's monster.
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People in the U.S. purchase 600 million pounds of candy every year.*

* Plastic wrappers are hard to recycle and end up in landfills or waterways.
* "*Tip:* Buy candy in bulk or choose paper/foil-wrapped treats."


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Costumes and decorations are made of synthetic materials that take centuries to decompose. *

* 35 million costumes are thrown away annually. 
* "*Tip:* Donate, reuse, or thrift your spooky
attire and decor."
Group of children in Halloween costumes.

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illustration of Pumpkin with seeds
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Pumpkins tossed in landfills can take up to 20 years to decompose.*

* "*Tip:* Compost your jack-o’-lantern for a
faster breakdown (about 6 months). "
* "As a bonus, save seeds to roast or
plant next season!"







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