Halloween is the perfect time to get creative with costumes and decorations, but it doesn’t have to mean waste or extra water use.
We care about helping our communities use water wisely. That includes finding fun, easy ways to celebrate more sustainably.
This spooky season, try these simple water-saving Halloween craft ideas that are fun and good for the planet.
Potion bottles from upcycled jars
Turn your old jars into witch’s potion bottles.
Instead of washing them under the tap, let them air dry. Then fill them with coloured paper, glitter, or dried leaves for a magical look.
Water-saving tip: Wipe jars with a damp cloth rather than running water. It’s quick, effective, and saves litres each time.
Bonus idea: Add fun labels - “Eye of Newt” or “Frog’s Breath” - for a spooky touch.
Ghostly garlands from reused fabric
Skip shop-bought decorations and make your own. Use old pillowcases, sheets, or shirts. Cut out ghost shapes, draw faces, and hang them around your home or garden.
Water-saving tip: Reusing fabric saves water that would be used to make new materials. One cotton T-shirt takes up to 2,700 litres of water to produce.
Sustainability bonus: Don’t wash the fabric unless you really need to, small changes make a big difference
Recycled tin or carton lanterns
Old tins or milk cartons make great lanterns.
Cut out spooky shapes, then add a battery-powered LED candle for a glowing effect.
Water-saving tip: Avoid paints that need brush rinsing. Decorate with stickers, paper cut-outs, or permanent markers instead.
Safety note: If you’re using metal tins, cover sharp edges with tape or foil to protect your hands.
Natural dye crafts
Add some colour the eco-friendly way. Make your own natural dyes using beetroot skins, onion peels, or spinach leaves. Boil them to create gentle, earthy colours for paper or fabric.
Water-saving tip: When your dye water cools, reuse it to water plants or rinse tools.
Eco bonus: Natural dyes are safer for the environment and add a lovely rustic touch.
Costume swaps and DIY makeovers
Halloween costumes can use a lot of water, from growing cotton to dyeing and washing fabrics. Instead of buying new, host a costume swap with friends or neighbours.
Or upcycle what you already own. A black outfit can become a witch costume with a paper hat. Add cardboard wings to turn into a bat.
Water-saving tip: Freshen up costumes by airing them outside instead of washing them. A single wash can use up to 50 litres of water.
Extra tip: If you do need to wash, run a full load and use ECO mode. It uses less water and energy, saving you money too.
Keep the magic flowing
Halloween is all about imagination and the best creations often come from what we already have. By reusing materials, skipping extra washes, and trying dry-crafting methods, you can make a big difference.
We’re proud to help our customers save water and protect the environment. Together, we can make every season, spooky or not, a little more sustainable.
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Happy (and water-wise) Halloween.