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 by bringing them to the Village Hall or Centennial parking lots in early November. Check our calendar for actual dates.
- Not from Wilmette? Click here for “pumpkins smashes” near you – and great reasons why those pumpkins should not end up in a landfill.
