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Halloween costume swaps grow as 80% of costumes end up in landfills

AP reports on environmental impact of disposable Halloween costumes

1 Oct 23 9:30 AM · 19d ago · 1 article · 1 source · development 1 of 3

An AP investigation documents that Halloween costumes, mostly made from synthetic plastics and heat-bonded rather than sewn, are designed as single-use items with over 80% ending in landfills annually. The article cites the National Retail Federation estimate that Americans will spend $4.4 billion on costumes this year.

AP reports on environmental impact of disposable Halloween costumes
Philadelphia Inquirer

“I think there's too much cheap plastic waste in this world. So the idea that people are recycling costumes is fantastic, both for budgets, like me, but also just for the planet.”

Braddock Sandoval

Braddock Sandoval Chemistry professor, Occidental CollegeShelie Miller University of Michigan environmental researcherZack Bowersox Political science lecturer, Washington University in St. LouisLexy Silverstein Sustainable-fashion advocate

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  1. 5 outlets Halloween costumes have a spooky environmental impact. Swaps are a way to reduce waste and recycle

    first by Philadelphia Inquirer, 17d ago · also Orlando Sentinel, Mercury News, Baltimore Sun, Boston Globe

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