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When the doorbell rings, welcome trick-or-treaters with tasty treasures made with natural and organic ingredients. There are lots of hungry Halloween mouths to fill and lots of candy (most of it artificially flavored) that gets consumed which means that a small change can make a big difference.
- 36 million: Number of trick-or-treaters [1]
- 26 pounds: 2006 per capita annual consumption of candy by Americans.[1]
Choosing Halloween treats that are approved by Mother Earth will ensure your holiday is both body - and planet-conscious.
How to choose eco-treats even the pickiest ogre will love
Every year, the average trick-or-treater collects between five and ten pounds of candy in their Halloween bags. Give them tasty, yet healthy alternatives (or opt for non-eats instead!) by trying out a few of these alluring ideas:
- Planet-healthy ingredients: Look for tasty treats made with organic ingredients. And if possible, seek out locally-made goodies.
- Eco-packaging: Look for the least-packaged option whenever possible, but when packaging is unavoidable (yes, Halloween treats should be individually-wrapped), try to find options wrapped in recyclable or biodegradable materials. And if you make your own Halloween treats, use wrapping that's equally eco-friendly (like unbleached, natural wax paper).
- Non-food tricks: If you’re opting to hand out non-edible treats, also go for those made with eco-friendly materials. Give preference to items made with recycled content, sustainably-harvested wood, and those that can be recycled. Options include:
- Recycled Mood Pencils made from 30 percent post-consumer newspaper that change color with the heat of a child's hand!
- Recolored Crayons made from bottom-of-the-barrel crayons.
- Picture Me Green Storybook, a full-color booklet printed with Ecosmart Ink on paper made with 20 percent post-consumer recycled content. The child explores as the main character!
Find it! Eco- and health-friendly treats
Don’t have time to make your own Halloween snacks? We’ve got your back with these alternatives to traditional Halloween candy fare, made with Certified Organic ingredients like chocolate, fruit juices, cane sugar, grains, nuts and seeds.
Barbara's Bakery Cruncy Organic Granola Bars
These healthy treats are made with organic grains, honey, nuts, and peanut butter. They come in a variety of flavors, too.Bare Fruit
This is a bake-dried fruit snack made with 100 percent USDA Certified Organic fruit. It has no added sugar or preservatives, is high in fiber, and tooth-friendly!Captain Teao's Organic Tea for Kids
Treat kids to a fun, refreshing beverage with this organic tea. Made with all organic ingredients, Captain Teao's Tea is caffeine-free, and has no sugar or calories.College Farm Organic Chocolate Mind Candies
Treat the chocolate lovers at your door to boo-tastic organic treats made with healthy, natural ingredients. What makes these perfect for Halloween is that they're individually wrapped in biodegradable corn plastic! Green, indeed.College Farm Organic Luscious Lemon hard candy
Made with natural, USDA certified ingredients (cane juice, lemon oil, and fruit juice!), these pucker-liscious treats contain no artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, or chemical compounds. They've also got lollipops and other Halloween- and Christmas-themed treats.Endangered Species Chocolate Milk Chocolate Bug Bites
Each creepy chocolate bug bite comes with an insect trading card. They're made with Certified Organic ingredients, including shade-grown, ethically-traded chocolate and even come in Kosher dark chocolate, too.EnviroKidz Fruity Burst Crispy Rice Bars
Packed with all kinds of healthy, USDA Certified Organic ingredients, these bars are also trans-fat free, low in sodium, and low in fat (and suitable for those on gluten-free diets).Global Exchange Fair Trade Trick or Treat Action Kit
Pack those Halloween bags with Fair Trade golden chocolate coins from Global Exchange. The kit also comes with an eco-friendly treat bag, some party streamers, and a poster!Snikiddy Mac n' Cheese Puffs
Made with USDA Certified Organic ingredients, this fun treat contains baked corn puffs with yummy cheese flavor. All Snikiddy Snack purchases result in donations from the cmopany to Angels Operation 20/20.YummyEarth Organic Lollipops
Lollipops made with the earth in mind! These yum-yums come in fourteen flavors (mango tango, cheeky lemon, chili lime lambada, and pomegranate pucker, to name a few), are USDA Certified Organic, are made with fruit extracts, and free of artificial dyes and flavors.
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