As Halloween approaches, a growing number of Canadians are choosing sustainable alternatives to traditional costume consumption. Events promoting costume swapping, recycling, and mending are popping up across the country, driven by concerns over waste and overconsumption.
People attend a Halloween clothing swap at TOKKI, a Toronto-based children's second-hand clothing store, on Sunday, Oct 6, 2024 in a handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-TOKKI man d
Oana Branzei, a professor of strategy and sustainability at Western University, says Halloween costumes represent “the most harmful form of consumption” since they’re typically made of multiple types of polyesters and plastics that are difficult to break down. They’re also often marketed as single-use products and end up in the landfill after just one wear.
Organizers of the Oct. 19 event in East Hants, north of Halifax, say someone with cosplaying experience will also provide advice on making budget-friendly costumes. Rise Consignment, a thrift shop in Victoria, will be holding its first-ever Halloween costume swap on Tuesday, with a focus on promoting sustainability. The shop is charging a $10 fee for the swap, with all proceeds going to a local organization supporting youth.
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