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Find other for eco-friendly treats at the National Geographic Society’s Green Guide feature on healthier Halloween candy.

Fortunately, it’s not hard to find organically grown or pesticide-free jack-o-lanterns near you: Local Harvest.org offers a searchable nationwide list of farmer’s markets, family farms that sell to the public and other sources of sustainably grown food. Make it an outing and pick your own pumpkins and apples! Once the jack-o-lanterns have been carved and the games have ended, the apples and pumpkins can be used in pies, soups, or other dishes. You can also roast the pumpkin seeds and serve them to your guests as a special Halloween treat.

And of course what’s Halloween, without a goodie bag for those treats.. You’ll have the greenest one on the block to lug home your loot. These Magic Cabin felt bags are reusable and fun.

Tote bags -Check out some of the regular tote bags that would be perfect for Halloween. Decorate or use ‘em as is.

Be safe out there.
Fast forward to today, let not your heart be troubled, there are tons of treats to “green” your Halloween .. Here’s just seven eco-friendly halloween treats

Light the night with these frightful flashlights.

Organic apples and apple cider - This is the perfect time of year to find a local, organic farm and get some organics apples and cider. You can also get organic pumpkins and make pumpkin soups, muffins, cakes, pies, and roasted pumpkin seeds.

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