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Eco-Friendly Halloween Ideas: Candy, Costumes, Décor & More

Halloween should be a fright fest for the kids, not the environment. Unfortunately, all the waste produced from single-use costumes, candy wrappers, and face paint takes its toll on our earth. Try greening your Halloween with some of these eco-friendly tips.  

Recipe: DIY Organic Candy Canes

Candy canes are a wonderful holiday treat to enjoy this time of year, but they're not always healthy. They're loaded with sugar and corn syrup: Try making these as a healthy, fun alternative. This recipe in particular will make you approximately 18 sticks. If you wish to make more or less, just double or halve the ingredients. The finished result won't look as perfect and flawless as pe-made candy canes, but they'll definitely be healthier.

Ingredients:

Vegan Caramel Recipe

This caramel recipe is creamy, buttery and totally vegan! The possibilities are endless: you can dip apples in it for a chewy treat, eat small pieces of caramel on its own, or drizzle over your favorite dessert to make it that much sweeter. Whatever you use it for, this caramel is sure to please even the pickiest person in your household this holiday season.

Ingredients:

1 cup Vegan Butter

2 cups Sugar

2 cups Soy Milk

1 cup Light Corn Syrup

1 teaspoon Vanilla

Directions: