Best of AC Content on an Eco-Friendly Halloween

Many people are finding more ways to become environmentally conscious every day. There is no reason to stop when it comes to a holiday. Listed below is a compilation of the best Associated Content articles on how to enjoy an eco-friendly Halloween this year.

Having an eco-friendly Halloween party: Amy Short shows us all how to have not only a green Halloween, but how make it vegan as well. From party decorations to a spooky squirmy snack she covers it all.

For even more ideas you can visit Charlene Phillips who suggests e-mailing invites instead of wasting paper mailing them (why didn't I think of that!?). She also lists some very helpful websites to help plan your 'eco-green' party.

Brenda Prevost suggests easy ways to cut down on your waste this holiday. She covers everything from saving gas to kids parties, valuable read indeed.

Halloween crafts: Whether you're entertaining a house full of little ones or planning on making some fun crafts with your children there is always a way to make it greener. Of course recycling everyday products into fun art displays is likely the easiest and most convenient way to go. Gipsy shows us how make those cute little treat tubes out of toilet paper rolls as well as tin can treat cups and witch cauldrons, adorable on top of adorable!

Trick or Treat bags: This may possibly be the easiest way to be eco-friendly this Halloween. Using a tote bag, or other form of reusable candy-collecting receptacle, is a simple step in eliminating waste. Jaipi Sixbear offers some creative ways to create special candy collectors, from re-purposed totes to old tee shirts!

Have some extra wallpaper lying around? Darrin Atkins will walk you through making possibly the most unique bag I have ever seen, and it's looks super easy too!

Antonia Chamblee encourages us all to get crafty and find household items (small containers and buckets, etc) to decorate and re-purpose for your child's one of a kind Halloween treat bin.

Halloween Candy: As much as some of may dislike it, Halloween is just not the same without candy. So no reason to throw in the environmental towel here, go organic and fare trade. There are so many options, from lollipops to chocolate so you won't be tied down in this department. Susan Ott has taken the time to show us just what kind of variety we're looking at, picking the best ones just for us!

Lisa Brei and Wenona Napolitano have each compiled a list of the top 5 best organic Halloween candy. Don't be fooled though, some of the items are fruit snacks and such so it's not all about the lollipops and gum drops!

It is very easy to celebrate a healthy, earth-friendly Halloween this year. Take some of these simple steps and enjoy your Clean Green Halloween!