Since 2017, we are no longer collecting ice rink liners because we were unable to find anyone willing to accept them for recycling. All rink liners will end up in landfills where they will last almost forever. Families who want ice rinks next year should insist that their supplier make arrangements to recycle the liners or experiment with creating a rink without a liner.
Tips for celebrating a greener Halloween
There are lots of ways to reduce the impact of Halloween. Here are just a few:
- Create costumes and decorations from items you already have at home.
- Skip the fake webbing on bushes as it can trap and kill insects and birds.
- As alternatives to giving out candy in all those wrappers, consider pencils, erasers or other eco-friendly treats.
- If you are hosting a gathering, use your own dishes, silverware and glasses instead of plastic ware that gets thrown out.
- Compost your pumpkins in your backyard or bring them to the Village Hall or Centennial parking lots on Nov. 6 from 9 am until 3 pm. Not from Wilmette? Click here for “pumpkins smashes” near you – and great reasons why those pumpkins should not end up in a landfill.
Click here for 29 more fun green tips! Happy Halloween!
