Freakish frocks and ghoulish guises: last-minute Halloween costumes that won’t haunt the environment
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/oct/31/last-minute-halloween-costumes-that-wont-haunt-the-environment
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Keen to join in the revelry but don’t have a costume? You can still fashion a get-up without buying – or wasting – anything Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com The thrill of an event like Halloween doesn’t come from a brand new costume or “two pillowcases’ worth of sweets”, says play specialist Cat Sewell. The fun comes from carving out the time to play, making ridiculous outfits, and the terror and delight of haunting the neighbourhood, says the artistic director and co-CEO of Polyglot Theatre, a company that creates participatory, immersive, child-led theatre. Continue reading...
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