Thrifted Halloween: spooky and sustainable

Thrifted Halloween: Spooky and Sustainable

Every spooky season, over 85% of Halloween costumes end up in landfills, according to a Hubbub survey conducted in 2019. The cheap polyester used in these costumes can take over 150 years to decompose.

Instead of wasting money on overpriced, single-use costumes, consider visiting your local thrift store to unleash your creative side. You'll save money and help the planet.

This October, a visit to the Wilkes-Barre Salvation Army, just 10 minutes from campus, yielded a Halloween costume for just $10. The first creation was a ladybug costume, consisting of a plain black skirt for $2.99 and a red blouse with polka dots for $3.99.

Try stopping by your local thrift store to unleash the creative side of your mind.

Author's summary: Thrift stores offer a sustainable alternative for Halloween costumes.

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