--- title: Green your Halloween with these top tips from UK neighbours - Nextdoor Blog UK description: Neighbours on Nextdoor share their top tips for making Halloween sustainable this year. --- [Nextdoor UK Blog ](https://blog.nextdoor.co.uk) # [Green your Halloween with these top tips from UK neighbours - Nextdoor Blog UK](https://blog.nextdoor.co.uk/2021/10/21/green-your-halloween-with-these-top-tips-from-uk-neighbours) Written by [Roisin O'Neill](https://blog.nextdoor.co.uk/author/roisin-oneill) | Oct 21, 2021 1:04:12 PM This Halloween we asked neighbours across the UK to share their top tips on making Halloween in their neighbourhoods more green with [#ReuseThisHalloween](https://nextdoor.co.uk/news_feed/?open_composer=true&hint_text=Write%20here%20your%20top%20tip%20for%20having%20a%20sustainable%20Halloween%2C%20whether%20that%E2%80%99s%20your%20favourite%20pumpkin%20recipe%20or%20homemade%20decorations%20or%20composting%20tips.%20&hashtag=ReuseThisHalloween). There’s no doubt that each year a frightful amount of waste is accumulated as we discard pumpkins, costumes and plastic-wrapped sweets, but what can we do about it? This year, Halloween marks the start of [COP 26](https://ukcop26.org/), so there’s never been a better time to find more sustainable ways to celebrate mindfully. Find a handy half-term Halloween activity pack and our neighbours’ top green tips below. 1. ***Find a second hand costume*** Dressing up is fun but it doesn’t have to cost the Earth, try your local charity shop for a bargain or use *Nextdoor [Finds](https://nextdoor.co.uk/marketplace/finds/free/)* to see if neighbours have what you need. Supporting a local charity shop ensures your money is going to a good cause too! 2. ***Collect sweets in a pillowcase or basket*** Plastic cauldron buckets aren’t necessary when you can easily stash your sweets in a pillowcase, basket or tote bag. Why not decorate it and keep it for next year too! 3. ***Support a local farm*** If you can, find a local farm selling pumpkins and try picking your own. It’ll be a fun day out and you’ll be supporting the farm as well as getting out into nature. 4. ***Eat your pumpkin*** There are many recipes you can try out such as pumpkin soup, pumpkin risotto and pumpkin pasta. Visit the [Hubbub site](https://www.hubbub.org.uk/pages/category/halloween) for information and inspiration – just remember to use the flesh before you leave it out on your doorstep! ***5. Compost the pulp*** Composting is a great way to ensure pumpkin waste is used, just remember to remove any candles and decorations that could be harmful to wildlife. If you don’t have a composter, talk to your local allotments or [ask a neighbour](https://nextdoor.co.uk/) on Nextdoor. ***6. Use the pumpkin seeds*** Pumpkin seeds can be dried then roasted and eaten or you can plant them and [grow your own pumpkins!](https://www.rhs.org.uk/vegetables/pumpkins/grow-your-own) If you’re interested in growing food but don’t have the space, [get your neighbours together on Nextdoor](https://nextdoor.co.uk/) to start up a local community garden. **7. Reuse skulls decorations as planters** Skulls make an ideal holder for a pot plant after Halloween, why not create a themed area in your home or garden. Sharing gardening or crafting skills is a great way to build relationships with neighbours, [start your own group](https://nextdoor.co.uk/groups/?is=nav_menu) and learn together! ***8. Create a pasta skeleton*** Pasta skeletons are an easy and fun way to create some homemade Halloween decor. They’re also a great way for kids to learn about the body! ***9. Donate leftover food and sweets to a food bank*** Consider those in need with any leftover sweets or food this Halloween. To find your nearest foodbank try the [Trussell Trust website](https://www.trusselltrust.org/). **10. Have a sustainable party** Think about ways your party could be sustainable, such as cooking seasonally and sourcing local ingredients, making sure you use recyclable or compostable cups. Asking neighbours to bring a plate is a great way to share food recipes too! For more Halloween fun, download our activity pack, perfect for a little half-term entertainment. [Halloween-Activity-Pack-Nextdoor2](https://blog.nextdoor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/Halloween-Activity-Pack-Nextdoor2.pdf) [Download](https://blog.nextdoor.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2021/10/Halloween-Activity-Pack-Nextdoor2.pdf) [Share my green Halloween tips now](https://nextdoor.co.uk/news_feed/?open_composer=true&hint_text=Write%20here%20your%20top%20tip%20for%20having%20a%20sustainable%20Halloween%2C%20whether%20that%E2%80%99s%20your%20favourite%20pumpkin%20recipe%20or%20homemade%20decorations%20or%20composting%20tips.%20&hashtag=ReuseThisHalloween) *Neighbours are using Nextdoor to share tips, get and give help, receive trusted information and build community. 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