Reducing Halloween Waste: Join the Wear Care and Repair Movement

As Halloween approaches, it’s easy to get swept up in the excitement of costumes, decorations, and seasonal fun. There are an estimated 7 million costumes thrown away each year but behind the spooky sparkle lies a growing concern: textile waste.

This year, we are encouraging   everyone to rethink their Halloween habits and to Wear, Care and Repair. From reusing costumes to choosing safer, more sustainable decorations, small changes can make a big impact.

Did you know? Many Halloween costumes are difficult to recycle and decorations with batteries or open flames can pose fire risks and environmental hazards.

To help you celebrate more sustainably, we’ve put together practical tips on how to reduce waste this Halloween—while keeping safety in mind. Learn how to:

• Repair old costumes instead of buying new ones
• Remove batteries from costumes before disposal
• Make mindful wardrobe choices that last beyond Halloween: could you use items for a costume you can wear again or save for next year?
• Give away, swap or donate costumes you can’t reuse

For more information and tips, visit our full guide here: https://www.lesswaste.org.uk/reduce/a-spooktacularly-less-waste-halloween/

Let’s make this Halloween a little less scary for the bin.