{"id":2236,"date":"2025-10-01T09:08:13","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T13:08:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/?p=2236"},"modified":"2025-11-25T09:30:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T14:30:52","slug":"making-spooky-sustainable-your-guide-to-a-plastic-free-halloween","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/making-spooky-sustainable-your-guide-to-a-plastic-free-halloween\/","title":{"rendered":"Making Spooky Sustainable: Your Guide to a Plastic-Free Halloween"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"max-width:1664px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" title=\"DPP 2025 Oct\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP-2025-Oct.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2237\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP-2025-Oct-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP-2025-Oct-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP-2025-Oct-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP-2025-Oct-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP-2025-Oct.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p class=\"p2\">Halloween is a lot of fun for people of all ages. The chill air, excitement of treats, and playful macabre make for a holiday that\u2019s joyful as it is spooky. But here\u2019s the truly sinister part: behind all the fun lurks a less-than-fun reality, our heavy reliance on single-use plastics. From candy wrappers to single-use d\u00e9cor, Halloween sneaks more plastic into our lives than we often realize. The good news? Halloween is the perfect opportunity to take a pause and make a few easy, plastic-free swaps that actually stick, while still being festive!<\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\">Whether you\u2019re just starting out or looking for creative ways to level up your spooky season, these tips can help you reduce single-use plastics without feeling overwhelmed. Let\u2019s make this Halloween one to remember.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25.35;--minFontSize:25.35;line-height:1.5;\"><h3 class=\"p2\"><strong>Why Plastic-Free?<\/strong><\/h3><\/p><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p class=\"p2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wastemanaged.co.uk\/our-news\/halloween\/halloween-waste\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Every year, Halloween generates an estimated 2,000 tons of plastic waste from candy wrappers, costumes, decorations, and packaging. This waste can linger in landfills for decades, harming wildlife and polluting ecosystems.<\/a> Taking small steps to reduce single-use plastics during Halloween isn\u2019t just good for the planet \u2014 it also sets a fun example for kids, neighbours, and your community. It all starts with one candy wrapper.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column list-spacing\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25.35;--minFontSize:25.35;line-height:1.5;\"><h3 class=\"p2\"><strong>Six Easy Swaps for Your Monster Mash<\/strong><\/h3><\/p><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"DPP_2025_Oct_1\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_1-300x300.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2238\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_1-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><strong>1. Chase the Bag, Forget the Bucket<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Plastic buckets are a classic choice, but they often end up in landfills. Try:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A pillowcase<\/strong> - roomy, reusable, and retro.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fabric trick-or-treat bags<\/strong> - customizable, washable, and perfect for multiple years to come.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Your favourite tote<\/strong> - a modern, eco-friendly twist that doubles as a statement piece.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-2 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"DPP_2025_Oct_2\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_2-300x300.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2241\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_2-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_2-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-3 fusion_builder_column_inner_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><strong>2. Change starts with treats<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Single-use candy wrappers are a significant source of Halloween plastic waste.<\/p>\n<p>Consider alternative options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Foil-wrapped chocolates<\/strong> instead of plastic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bulk candy in paper bags.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Homemade treats<\/strong> wrapped in parchment or paper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even small swaps add up when multiplied across neighbourhoods.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-4 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"DPP_2025_Oct_3\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_3-300x300.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_3-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_3-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_3.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-5 fusion_builder_column_inner_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><strong>3. Beyond Fast Fashion<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Many store-bought costumes are heavy on plastic materials, plus they\u2019re often worn only once. Keep it sustainable with:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>DIY costumes<\/strong> made from items you already own.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thrifted or swapped costumes<\/strong> from friends or community groups.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fabric-based accessories<\/strong> instead of plastic masks or props.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Cheaper, greener, and way more creative than buying a plastic-heavy costume. Mom would be proud!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-6 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-5 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"DPP_2025_Oct_4\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_4-300x300.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2243\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_4-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_4-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_4-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_4-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_4.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-7 fusion_builder_column_inner_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><strong>4. Share Your Artistic Side<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Plastic d\u00e9cor items, such as foam tombstones, rubber bats, and single-use spider webs, can linger in landfills for years. Instead, try:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Carving pumpkins<\/strong> - compostable and fun.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paper garlands and banners<\/strong> - recyclable and fully customizable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Natural elements<\/strong> like gourds, leaves, or corn stalks. Festive and zero waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-8 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-6 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"DPP_2025_Oct_5\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_5-300x300.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2244\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_5-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_5-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_5-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_5-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_5.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-9 fusion_builder_column_inner_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><strong>5. Skip Plastic Straws and Drinkware<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If your Halloween party includes drinks or punch bowls, ditch the single-use plastic cups and straws. Try:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reusable cups<\/strong> <strong>or glasses<\/strong> for guests.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Paper or metal straws<\/strong> instead of plastic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compostable drinkware<\/strong> for easy cleanup.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This keeps your party fun, festive, and plastic-free, no landfill hauntings required!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-content-wrap\" style=\"--awb-flex-grow:0;--awb-flex-grow-medium:0;--awb-flex-grow-small:0;--awb-flex-shrink:0;--awb-flex-shrink-medium:0;--awb-flex-shrink-small:0;width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-10 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_5 1_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:20%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:9.6%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:9.6%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-image-element \" style=\"--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-7 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" title=\"DPP_2025_Oct_6\" src=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_6-300x300.jpg\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-2245\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_6-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_6-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_6-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_6-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ditchplasticpackaging.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/DPP_2025_Oct_6.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-11 fusion_builder_column_inner_4_5 4_5 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:80%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:2.4%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:2.4%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><strong>6. Support Sustainable Brands<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Finally, look for companies that are actively reducing their use of single-use plastics. Supporting brands that use paper, glass, or compostable packaging sends a strong signal: consumers care about sustainability. Every purchase is a vote for the planet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\" style=\"--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-width-large:100%;--awb-margin-top-large:0px;--awb-spacing-right-large:1.92%;--awb-margin-bottom-large:20px;--awb-spacing-left-large:1.92%;--awb-width-medium:100%;--awb-order-medium:0;--awb-spacing-right-medium:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-medium:1.92%;--awb-width-small:100%;--awb-order-small:0;--awb-spacing-right-small:1.92%;--awb-spacing-left-small:1.92%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25.35;--minFontSize:25.35;line-height:1.5;\"><h3 class=\"p2\"><strong>Additional Considerations<\/strong><\/h3><\/p><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p class=\"p2\">A plastic-free Halloween isn\u2019t about doing everything perfectly. It\u2019s about finding ways to enjoy the holiday while making choices that are more considerate of the planet. Small wins, like swapping a bucket, wrapper, or decoration, add up, and celebrating creatively can make the season even more enjoyable.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-paragraph\" style=\"--awb-text-color:var(--awb-color7);--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:20px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><p class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left title-heading-tag fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:25.35;--minFontSize:25.35;line-height:1.5;\"><h3 class=\"p2\"><strong>Share Your Swaps!<\/strong><\/h3><\/p><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep- sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p class=\"p2\">We want to see how you\u2019re celebrating a plastic-free Halloween! 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