This spooky season some people are opting to recycle old costumes in a bid to make Halloween more sustainable – and affordable.
Events promoting costume swapping, recycling or mending are popping up in communities across the country, and one expert says they're sorely needed to counter the overconsumption and waste that Halloween triggers every year.
One Nova Scotia municipality is citing its waste reduction efforts as the inspiration for a"Costume Fix 'n' Swap" event later this month, where people can drop off unwanted Halloween costumes, grab used ones and get someone to fix damaged trick-or-treating outfits. Textiles are the fifth largest type of plastic waste sent to Canadian landfills, with approximately 280 kilotons of synthetic textile products discarded in 2020, according to the federal government. Synthetic textiles are made from materials such as polyester, nylon and acrylic – all common elements in Halloween costumes and decorations.
TOKKI, a Toronto-based children's second-hand clothing store, held a seasonal swap last week with more than 75 kids turning up to get a Halloween costume. This was the seventh year the shop has hosted a costume swap.
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