Halloween Candy: Tricks or Treats?

With Halloween quickly approaching, you may be thinking of what candy you want to buy for trick or treaters this year. Here are some sustainable tips, tricks, and treats to consider when making your purchases.

Nonrecyclable Tricks: Keep these out of your recycling bins!
- Bulk candy plastic bags
- Plastic candy wrappers (Haribo, Reese’s, Hershey’s, Kit Kat, lollipops)
- Wax paper wrappers (m&m’s, Tootsie Rolls, Starbursts)
- Plastic and metal mixed wrappers (Airheads, York, Ghirardelli)

Recyclable Treats: Consider these when making a purchase!
- Cardboard boxes (milk duds, nerds)
- Tin foil (Dove chocolate and other chocolate bars)

Sustainable tips:
Consider purchasing palm oil free candy, such as Hersey's, Nerds, Dove chocolate, and Ring pops. Palm oil production is a leading cause of habitat loss and extinction in rainforests.
Consider candy alternatives, such as coloring books, temporary tattoos, and juice boxes!