Go Green this Halloween
It is really pretty easy to adopt "greener" ways to
celebrate the coming Halloween season. Here are a few ideas to help
celebrate the holiday, help keep our environment clean and save you
money.
GET CREATIVE
Paper Halloween party invitations are appealing but try "recycling" your
invitation into something and avoid the wasted paper. Make your
Halloween party invitations something they'll want to keep. Most dollar
stores carry a variety of affordable favors that you can use for this
Halloween party idea.
Throwing a Halloween party for kids? Instead of traditional paper
Halloween party invitations, try using inexpensive party favors.
Transform a Halloween treat bag into a unique party invitation by simply
writing all the party information right on the bag. Have the kids bring
their bag to the party so they can fill it with treats.
Luminary bags also work well for this Halloween party idea. Ask the
guests to bring their luminary bag with them to the party. Get some
Halloween themed candles and give them to your guests as they arrive.
Your invitation just turned into a Halloween party decoration!
SAVE SOME GAS
So many parents follow their kids in the car as they trick-or-treat.
Weather permitting; why not join them as they "scare" all the neighbors!
You'll save on gas emissions, saved money, gotten some exercise and had
fun doing it!
PAPER PRODUCTS
Whether it is Halloween decorations or party supplies, paper is the best
choice. It is affordable and most of all recyclable. There are numerous
choices of garland, streamers, table coverings and window décor; all are
good choices for having an eco-friendly Halloween party.
For entertaining, use Halloween themed paper cups, plates and napkins
for your party. They make clean up easy, just throw them in the recycle
bin and you're done!
Also, don't forget all those aluminum cans, plastic utensils and
bottles, they can all be recycled too.
FOR YOUR OWN TRICK-OR-TREATERS
If you have kids planning to head out for some treats this Halloween,
give them a Halloween themed gift or treat bag to use for collecting
their candy instead of the traditional plastic pumpkin. Usually the
pumpkin gets discarded after awhile anyway. A Halloween themed gift bag
makes a perfect "one shot" candy holder that can then be easily
discarded and recycled.
SAVE ON ELECTRICITY
Most people who decorate with lights for Halloween know to expect an
increase in their power bill. Did you know you can save up to 90% on
your total energy bill by using L.E.D. Halloween lights? L.E.D.
Halloween lights burn brighter, cooler, longer and more efficiently than
their traditional counterparts.
Because L.E.D. Halloween lights burn cooler than incandescent lights,
the risk of someone being burned by them is all but eliminated also.
L.E.D. lights last years longer than incandescent (up to twelve
depending on the color). This means you won't be throwing away lights
and replacing them with new ones as often. You'll be keeping waste down
and saving money.
By burning less energy, less pollution is created to generate the extra
power we all use at Halloween for our lights and lighted decorations.
Going "green" is the responsibility of all of us. As you plan your party
and decorate for Halloween this year, think of ways to create a festive,
fun atmosphere without creating the waste. With just a little effort,
using these Halloween decorating and party ideas are sure to keep more
cash in your pocket and help our environment stay clean and healthy.
Happy Halloween!
About the author
Brenda Prevost owns http://www.allholidaytreasures.com which sells lights, decorations and costumes for Christmas, Halloween, Easter, July 4th, other holidays and special occasions.