The City of Culver City

Haunt Responsibly: Sustainable Halloween Ideas

City of Culver City sent this bulletin at 10/26/2024 10:00 AM PDT

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🎃 The Spooky Impact of Halloween on Our Environment 🎃

Illustration of candy in a bucket that looks like Frankenstein's monster.

People in the U.S. purchase 600 million pounds of candy every year.

Plastic wrappers are hard to recycle and end up in landfills or waterways.
Tip: Buy candy in bulk or choose paper/foil-wrapped treats.

Costumes and decorations are made of synthetic materials that take centuries to decompose.

35 million costumes are thrown away annually.
Tip: Donate, reuse, or thrift your spooky
attire and decor.

Group of children in Halloween costumes.

illustration of Pumpkin with seeds

Pumpkins tossed in landfills can take up to 20 years to decompose.

Tip: Compost your jack-o’-lantern for a
faster breakdown (about 6 months).
As a bonus, save seeds to roast or
plant next season!

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