Halloween is a great October tradition especially for the little ones, but the masses of sweets and parties held can equal a lot of waste! If you want to celebrate Halloween in spooky style but still want to be eco-friendly, we've found some great ways to reduce the ecological footprint of your Hallows Eve!

Get creative! - Who said everything had to be store bought at Halloween? Sometimes the original and handmade touch is so much better. If you're on the lookout for a bit of a seasonal look, we love this mini pumpkin wreath idea that we found on the Armelle Blog. It looks beautiful on your door, and best of all can be easy disassembled and used for compost when Halloween is over.

Costume Time - It's very easy to pop out and buy a new costume every year, but we love recycling! Instead of buying new, see if you have something from last year lying around. Or how about looking locally online for anything anyone is selling nearby? A great idea for kids too, is to use something as a costume that can also be used for dress up later in the year - Captain Hook makes a great Pirate all year long, Halloween included! Another great way is to make your costumes too; a little old fabric goes a long way.

Goodies galore - If you're planning to have a few friends over for Halloween, you can make the party eco-friendly. Use bio-degradable plates that can be turned into compost. Focus on local seasonal foods that can make great snacks. Left over pumpkin can be made into an assortment of great recipes, and even the seeds can be roasted and toasted to make wonderful snacks. Check out some of these fantastic recipes over at Taste.

Decorations - So many household decorations for Halloween are made from non-recyclable plastic, and will sadly end up in a landfill. Instead, use things from around the house to make spooky decorations. We love this idea to make bats out of old egg cartonsand this great idea for a recycled Halloween Garland! Safely have as little lights on as possible to make it a little 'spooky', and use beeswax or vegetable wax candles to add a bit of atmosphere.

Trick or Treat Goodies - Instead of handing out packets of sweets to trick-or-treaters at the door, why don't you make cookies and cakes instead? Use free range eggs and make them into something nutritious and spooky, yet delicious. Try some of these yummy ghostly recipes and let us know how you get on! If you're not a fan of baking, why don’t you buy organic or Fairtrade treats, or seasonal fruits? These are all something a little bit different, and word will surely spread that you’re offering the best treats in the neighbourhood!

Have you got any additional ideas for being eco-friendly this Halloween? Share them below!