As Halloween approaches, so does the amount of excess waste. Did you know that in the UK, we spend a frightening £300 million on Halloween annually? Much of this ends up in landfills, creating a truly scary environmental impact. But fear not! Baileys Skip Hire and Recycling is here to help you have a sustainable spooky season.
Eco-Friendly Costumes
With 79% of UK kids dressing up for Halloween (and plenty of adults too!), costumes are a major source of waste. Consider these alternatives:
- Hire a costume instead of buying new
- Create your own from items you already own
- Shop second-hand at charity shops or online marketplaces
- Donate or recycle old costumes instead of binning them
Sustainable Decorations
Over 2,000 tonnes of plastic waste are created every Halloween in the UK. Reduce your impact with these ideas:
- Reuse plastic decorations year after year
- Create DIY decorations from old sheets, cardboard boxes, or recyclable materials
- Make tin can lanterns for a spooky, eco-friendly glow
- Use natural items like dry leaves for an autumn atmosphere
Waste-Free Treats
Many sweet wrappers aren’t recyclable, but you can still offer treats without the waste:
- Choose sweets in recyclable paper or cardboard packaging
- Bake your own Halloween cookies or cakes
- Buy sweets in glass jars to reduce individual wrappers
- Offer healthier snacks like fruit, which has less packaging
Pumpkin Rescue
A shocking 14.5 million pumpkins are thrown away in the UK each Halloween. Don’t let yours go to waste:
- Roast the seeds for a healthy snack
- Make pumpkin soup
- Bake a delicious pumpkin cake
Party Planning
If you’re throwing a Halloween bash, keep it green:
- Use reusable plates, cups, and cutlery instead of disposables
- Buy food in recyclable packaging or prepare homemade dishes
- Set up clearly marked recycling bins for guests
Recycling is Key
While some waste is unavoidable, recycling can minimize your environmental impact. Make sure to:
- Set up recycling bins for paper, cardboard, and dry mixed recycling
- Place bins in easily accessible areas to encourage use
Need help with your Halloween clear-out or party clean-up? Baileys Skip Hire and Recycling offers a range of skip sizes to suit all your needs. From mini skips for small clear-outs to large commercial skips for bigger events, we’ve got you covered.
Contact us today to book your skip and make your Halloween not just spooky, but sustainable too!
Together, we can make this Halloween a treat for the environment while still enjoying all the tricks and fun of the season!
