Internal processing statistics from Autumn 2022 from London recycling and resource management firm Bywaters show the waste impact of Halloween purchasing trends.
In 2022 from 23 October to 6 November, Bywaters reported a 15% increase in waste material coming into their processing site compared to the average two-week period, which it says works out to 40,000 tonnes.
As a result of the increase in waste, Bywaters has published a list of tips for a more sustainable Halloween. They include composting Pumpkins or using edible leftovers as food, repurposing clothes to create costumes, and avoiding single-use cups and cutlery.
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