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Scary Statistics on Halloween Waste
THE BAHAMAS – Halloween is just around the corner, and in tonight’s edition of Sustainability First, we’re looking at how you can make more eco-conscious decisions this spooky season.
THE BAHAMAS – Halloween is just around the corner, and in tonight’s edition of Sustainability First, we’re looking at how you can make more eco-conscious decisions this spooky season.
Halloween is known for costumes and spooky movies, but it also produces some scary statistics.
Eighty-three percent of Halloween costumes contain non-recyclable plastic. A study by Fairyland Trust found that a single Halloween season in the U.K. generates over 2,000 tons of plastic waste from costumes alone—equivalent in weight to 83 million Coca-Cola bottles.
In the U.S., over 35 million Halloween costumes are thrown away annually.
To make this year’s Halloween more sustainable, consider visiting a charity thrift store for a lightly used costume. Since most costumes are worn for only a few hours, a costume swap with friends and family is also a great option.
Many costumes bought online contribute to fast fashion pollution. Instead, try creating a DIY costume—you’d be surprised how many characters you can recreate with items already in your wardrobe.
Happy costume hunting!
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