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Only Two days left!  Halloween is officially on the horizon, whether you’re a fan of the holiday or not.  If you’re not, that’s cool, but keep in mind there are thousands and thousands of little kids dressed up that certainly are.  If you are, this article will help you even more!

I just found a great article on some very simple, very important, and very fun ways to make Halloween a heck of a lot more Green, without ruining all of the fun and spirit of such a cool, laid back holiday!  As always, feel free to head over and check out the full article for a lot more ways to keep your Halloween as Green (and orange) as possible, but for now, here are their top 5 ways to be Green this Hallows Eve!

“Skip the Plastic Costumes” - These are harder to recycle, and even the soft-vinyl costumes can release dangerous chemicals into the air.  NOT good.

“Get Creative At Home” - Make your own costumes and decorations out of old, recycled things you can find around your house!

“Face the Facts” - Choose organic and natural make-up when you do use costume make-up.  Traditional kinds can have dangerous chemicals and some even are tested on animals.

“Bar Classic Candies” - Try organic, all natural treats this year, not big brand, big name candies.  They are healthier and more environmentally sound.

“Choose a Kid-Friendly CarryAll” - Instead of plastic sacks or pumpkins, opt for reusable canvas bags like you get at grocery stores this year.  Buy a blank one, let your kids decorate it.

There you have it!  Check out the other tips at your leisure, but those 5 should be a great start to making this Halloween a lot more Green, instead of all orange!

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