Before you toss that Halloween costume, there are eco-friendly ways that you can give it new life instead.
If you dress up for Halloween, you may end up tossing your costume into the garbage if you have no idea what to do with it, especially if you have no intention of being the same thing the following year. Before you toss that Halloween costume, there are eco-friendly ways that you can give it new life instead.
Sell it
Halloween costumes can be quite expensive, especially the more elaborate ones. There’s no reason to toss it into a landfill with the trash if you can get some of your money back. Consider selling it online or at your next garage sale.
Swap costumes with a friend
If you don’t want to sell the Halloween costume, find a friend whose costume you could see yourself wearing and ask if you could trade yours for theirs the following year. Not only do you save yourself some hassle of deciding on a new costume, but you’re already set for next Halloween.
Rip it up to make decorative pillows
Some of the Halloween costumes, especially those that are made up of ornate material, have great fabric to use for the outside of a decorative pillow. Simply cut it to the shape you desire, stuff it with cotton and sew it up. You saved yourself some money and your costume didn’t have to end up in the garbage.
Hold onto it for a spare costume
If you need a costume on short notice for a future Halloween or don’t want to wear the same costume to multiple parties that the same people will be attending, you could always pull out the previous year’s costume. Even if you alter it a bit, it may be better for you then having to spend money on two costumes or having to quickly find a new costume on short notice.
Before you toss this year’s Halloween costume, consider the more eco-friendly options that could save you some money and may even be helpful to you down the road.