Time is running out if you’re still thinking about a #Halloween #costume for this weekend’s party or decorating for trick-or-treaters. Luckily, the #thrift store is there to help, says Thrift Smart. Easy last-minute ideas include “vintage ghost” with a lacy nightgown and gray makeup; “classic witch,” with a simple black dress and thrifted pointy hat; and “DIY superhero,” with colorful tights and a cape. You can also find #inexpensive DIY supplies such as picture frames, candles and Mason jars — as well as #donated Halloween decorations such as plastic skulls and party lights. Whatever you need, start your last-minute shopping at the thrift! #ThriftStoreHalloween #HalloweenCostumes
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Bringing a Halloween Costume Together at the Thrift
The easiest #Halloween #costumes involve normal street clothes and borrowed props, says Greenify Me. But to really bring your concept home (and support sustainability while doing it), you may need to #thrift a few items. To be a witch or wizard, all you need is a thrifted cape, wand and broom. Vampires tend to wear lots of black and red — easy to find at the thrift. Anything form-fitting and metallic suggests alien, while you can rip up a thrifted pair of pants and add facial hair to be a werewolf. Or just dress like a character from TV or the movies — Beetlejuice, Eleven and Clark Kent spring immediately to mind. Some thrifted #clothing that contributes to your costume may be wearable long after the season is over. #ThriftStoreHalloween #HalloweenCostumes
Thrift Stores Offer Halloween Inspiration, Supplies
Knowing that it sources many #Halloween #costumes throughout the country, Goodwill offers a costume generator to help with inspiration for the season. If you have a party coming up or wish to greet neighborhood trick-or-treaters at the door in #holiday guise, consider such inexpensive and creative ideas such as’90s grunge rocker, beatnik or garden gnome. Looking for something more classic? #Thrift stores can quickly set you up with the #clothing and accessories you need to transform into a ghost, vampire, witch or Frankenstein’s monster. Many #thrift and #secondhand stores are supplied by #donations to ClothingDonations.org, so purchasing costume materials supports #veterans nationwide. #ThriftStoreHalloween #HalloweenCostumes
Sourcing Halloween Costumes at the Thrift
Year in and year out, #thrift and secondhand stores are a source of inspiration for #inexpensive and #crafty #Halloween costumes. Browse the aisles of #donated #clothing and household goods and consider your options: Maybe an’80s aerobics instructor clad in dayglo Spandex? A Mario brother in overalls? A classic pirate in pantaloons and eyepatch? Whatever the concept, you can pick up lots of foundational #clothing and props — and if you shop #thrifts supplied by generous #donations to ClothingDonations.org, part of every purchase funds programs that help the nation’s veterans. #ThriftStoreHalloween #HalloweenCostumes
Earth Day 2024 Focuses on Reducing Plastic Pollution
Earth Day is almost here! The annual celebration of the planet and its ecosystems reminds consumers that it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect the environment and secure a sustainable and healthy future.
The theme for Earth Day 2024 is Planet vs. Plastics. In order to protect human and planetary health, EarthDay.org is targeting a 60% reduction in the production of plastics by 2040, with the ultimate goal of a plastic-free future.
When plastics break down, they release toxic chemicals into the ecosystem, contaminating the food, water and air consumed by humans and other living creatures. Plastics also demand vast amounts of resources to create, so anything you can to avoid their use is good for the earth.
Start by carrying a reusable bag for your purchases. The average plastic bag is used for less than 20 minutes, but can survive hundreds of years in landfills. And despite the best efforts, they have proved to be nearly impossible to recycle; only 1% are returned to stores.
If you eat meals on the go, carry a set of reusable flatware instead of accepting a plastic fork, knife, spoon or spork. Borrow a set from the kitchen or invest in a camp-style kit to contribute less to plastic pollution. Add a stainless steel straw for good measure!
Plastics are everywhere. “Fast fashion” — cheap garments that are designed to be disposable — are a leading source of pollution, too. Many are made of petroleum-based microfibers — plastics that pollute the waterways when washed. And most cheap garments end up in landfills after only a few months’ wear.
To dress more #sustainably, shop smarter: Buy fewer higher-quality #garments that will last several seasons or years rather than trendy throwaways. Scour #secondhand and #thrift stores for quality #clothing, and you can save money while protecting the earth.
And always #donate any lightly-used #clothing you no longer wear to ClothingDonations.org instead of throwing it away. Those garments can have a second useful life instead of clogging the local landfill. These and other small steps can contribute to conservation. Happy Earth Day!