5 Waste Free Ways to Celebrate Halloween

WASTE FREE HALLOWEEN TREATS

Confectionary is often wrapped in plastic, but at The Source Bulk Foods, we say boo to plastic! This year, bring your own jars and containers and stock up on our eeri-sistable range of treats.

We’ve got all your spooky cravings covered, from classic favourites like jelly beans, vegan strawberries & cream and sugar free gummy bears to chocolate jewels, malted milk balls and dark chocolate licorice bullets.

Or whip up some of your own spooky waste free treats at home.

• Old Crone Fingers: Press an almond into the end of an Australian whole dried banana for a creepy but tasty snack.
• Creepy Crawlies: Fill pitted dates with peanut butter, and add slivered almonds for antennae to create a spooky, delicious critter.
• Monster Teeth: Press two apple wedges together with peanut butter and add yoghurt sultanas as monster teeth.

Skip the wrappers and indulge in treats that are better for you and the environment.

DIY FACE PAINT

Skip the toxic store-bought face paints and whip up your own with ingredients you probably already have at home. Not only is it fun to make, but you’ll also avoid unnecessary packaging.

Here’s a quick and easy recipe.

• 1 tsp organic arrowroot powder or cornflour
• ¼ tsp water (adjust to make a paste)
• ½ tsp body lotion/ cream

Mix your base with natural powders for colour.

• Blue spirulina powder for blue
• Pink pitaya dragon fruit powder for red
• Turmeric for yellow
• Premium matcha powder for green
• Cacao powder for brown

Kids will love helping you mix colours and you’ll love how easy it is to wash it off!

SPOOKY SUSTAINABLE DECORATIONS

Skip the plastic decorations and try out some eco-friendly, reusable options instead.

• Cardboard Pumpkin Garland: Cut out pumpkin shapes from cardboard, paint them in vibrant orange and string them together to create a reusable garland to hang across your window.
• Zombie Scarecrow: Create a spooky zombie scarecrow using old clothes with a creepy face made from a pillowcase or painted cardboard and hands from cardboard or old gloves. Add fake moss and a sign that reads “Beware! Zombies Ahead!” for an eerie touch.
• Pumpkin-Inspired Lanterns: Paint old glass jars orange and add pumpkin faces with black paint or markers. Place tealight candles inside to create a festive glow that will brighten up your yard with a spooky, Jack-o’-lantern effect.
• Natural Spiderwebs: Forget the synthetic web that’s harmful to our wildlife. Craft spooky webs using twine. They add a touch of eerie magic and the string can be reused all year round.
• Reclaimed Warning Signs: Get creative with scrap wood and paint your own spooky signs with phrases like “Turn Back Now!” and “Beware of Ghosts!”
• Upcycled Ghosts: Use old white sheets, tablecloths or fabric scraps to create ghost decorations. Stuff them with newspaper or leaves and hang them from trees for a spooky, reusable scare!

These DIY projects are a great way to reduce waste while creating a memorable Halloween experience for your family.

DON’T LET YOUR PUMPKINS GO TO WASTE!

Pumpkin carving is a Halloween tradition, but don’t waste all that pumpkin flesh! Instead, use it to make delicious family meals.

And don’t forget to roast the seeds! Pumpkin seeds are a nutritious, zero waste snack perfect for spooky movie nights.