Halloween or Hallo-Waste? The Unseen Cost of Overconsumption
By Matilda Collard, Third Year, English
As the UK settles into October and pumpkins start flying off the supermarket shelves, it becomes increasingly evident that the once-simple village tradition of ‘All-Hallows Eve’ has grown into an almighty extravaganza of costume and frivolity.
The UK Halloween market is currently estimated to be worth over £1 billion, but what is the true cost of this new cultural spectacle? Recent studies reveal a frightening truth behind the fun: Halloween is fuelling mountains of waste; driven by overconsumption, single-use plastic, and fast fashion.
Author's summary: Halloween's true cost is overconsumption, waste, and fast fashion.
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