Halloween is an exciting time to get creative and decorate our homes. However, it's important to keep in mind the environmental impact of our choices. Here are some fantastic zero waste Halloween decor ideas that are not only fun and festive but also sustainable. Let's dive in!

1. Pumpkin:
- Instead of buying plastic or foam pumpkins, opt for real pumpkins. They are biodegradable and can be composted after the festivities.
- Carve your pumpkins creatively and use the leftover pumpkin flesh to make delicious treats like pumpkin pie or roasted pumpkin seeds.
- Save the pumpkin seeds for planting in your garden next year, or use them as a nutritious snack.

2. Paper Bats:
- Create spooky paper bats by cutting out bat shapes from recycled black paper or cardboard.
- Hang them from the ceiling or attach them to walls using eco-friendly adhesive or reusable hooks.
- After Halloween, store the paper bats for future use or recycle them.

3. Paint Cardboard Box for Trick or Treat:
- Instead of purchasing plastic or foam trick-or-treat buckets, repurpose a cardboard box.
- Paint the box with Halloween-themed designs and colours.
- Add a handle made from recycled materials like twine or an old belt.
- After Halloween, the box can be recycled or reused for storage purposes.

4. Mason Jars Spooky Lights:
- Light up your Halloween decor using tea lights placed inside mason jars.
- Decorate the jars with spooky cutouts or paint them with Halloween-themed designs.
- After Halloween, remove the decorations and reuse the mason jars for other purposes like storage, organising, or even as vases.

This Halloween, let's strive for a zero waste approach to our decorations. By using these creative ideas like repurposing pumpkins, creating paper bats, painting cardboard boxes, and utilising mason jars for tea lights, we can enjoy a spooky and sustainable holiday. Let's show our commitment to the environment while still having a ghoulishly good time! Happy Halloween!