Tricks, Treats & Planet-Friendly Eats

Easy, Spooky & Sustainable Halloween Recipes for a Waste-Free Celebration

Halloween is the one night a year where we embrace the weird, the whimsical, and the wonderfully spooky, but let’s face it, it can also be scarily wasteful. Between single-use plastics, disposable decorations, and all those candy wrappers, the holiday can leave behind more tricks than treats for the planet.

This year, let’s make sustainability part of the fun. With a little creativity, you can whip up delicious Halloween recipes and host an unforgettable party, without haunting the Earth. From spooky snacks to creepy cocktails, these recipes are quick, crowd-pleasing, and best of all, perfectly served on Repurpose compostable tableware.

Let’s dive into some frightfully fun food ideas that make sustainability the life (or afterlife) of the party.

SAVORY SNACKS: Wickedly Good Bites

Whether you’re feeding little ghouls or grown-up ghosts, these savory Halloween snacks are easy to prepare and even easier to clean up.

1. Mini Mummy Pizzas

Prep time: 15 minutes | Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• English muffins or mini pizza crusts

• Tomato sauce

• Mozzarella string cheese

• Black olives (for eyes)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.

2. Spread tomato sauce on each crust.

3. Pull mozzarella strings apart and arrange as “mummy bandages.”

4. Add olive slices for eyes.

5. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges are golden.

Serve on: Repurpose 6-inch Dessert Plates, perfectly sized for finger foods and mini meals. Once the party’s over, toss them into your compost bin, they’ll return to the earth faster than a ghost vanishes at dawn.

2. Jack-O’-Lantern Veggie Cups

Prep time: 10 minutes | Serves: 8–10

Ingredients:

• Baby carrots, celery sticks, bell pepper strips

• Hummus or ranch dip

• Repurpose 12oz Stemless Cups
  

Instructions:

1. Use a marker to draw jack-o’-lantern faces on the outside of each Repurpose 12oz Stemless Cup.

2. Add a scoop of dip to the bottom of each cup.

3. Fill with colorful veggies for a vibrant, portable snack.

3. Pumpkin Patch Quesadillas

Prep time: 20 minutes | Serves: 4–6

Ingredients:

• Whole wheat tortillas

• Shredded cheddar cheese

• Black beans (optional)

• Olive oil or butter

• Pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter
  

Instructions:

1. Use cookie cutters to carve tortillas into pumpkin shapes.

2. Add cheese (and black beans, if desired) between two tortilla “pumpkins.”

3. Brush with oil and toast in a pan for 2–3 minutes per side.

Serve on: Repurpose 9-inch Everyday Plates for a hearty appetizer that’s full of flavor and low on waste.

SWEET TREATS: Ghoulishly Delicious Desserts

No Halloween celebration is complete without a little sugar rush. These easy recipes are fun for all ages and even more fun to serve sustainably.

4. Graveyard Dirt Cups

Prep time: 20 minutes | Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• Chocolate pudding

• Crushed chocolate cookies

• Gummy worms or skeleton candies
  

Instructions:

1. Layer pudding in Repurpose 12oz Stemless Cups.

2. Sprinkle crushed cookies on top to create a “dirt” effect.

3. Add gummy worms or spooky candy decorations.

4. Chill for at least 15 minutes before serving.
   

5. Candy Corn Parfaits

Prep time: 10 minutes | Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• Pineapple chunks (yellow layer)

• Mandarin oranges (orange layer)

• Whipped cream (white layer)
  

Instructions:

1. Layer pineapple, oranges, and whipped cream in a Repurpose 12oz Stemless Cup to mimic the colors of candy corn.

2. Top with a single candy corn for flair.

These look stunning on a dessert table and make a great grab-and-go option for kids.

6. Monster Mash Popcorn Mix

Prep time: 10 minutes | Serves: 8

Ingredients:

• Popped popcorn

• Mini marshmallows

• Pretzels

• Halloween candy (M&Ms, candy corn, chocolate chips)
  

Instructions:

1. Combine everything in a large bowl.

2. Mix until evenly coated with sweetness and crunch.

3. Portion into Repurpose 16oz Bowls for easy serving.

Host tip: Use the outside of the bowl to label guests’ names, no mixing up monsters here.

BEWITCHING BEVERAGES: Spooky Sips for Every Ghoul

Keep your spirits high (and sustainable) with these Halloween drink ideas.

7. Spooky Sparkling Punch

Prep time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

• Sparkling water or lemon-lime soda

• Orange juice

• Frozen grapes (as “eyeballs”)
  

Instructions:

1. Combine equal parts orange juice and sparkling water.

2. Drop in frozen grapes for a spooky garnish.

3. Serve chilled in Repurpose 16oz Hot & Cold Cups, no spills, no plastic waste.
   

8. Witches’ Brew Hot Cocoa

Prep time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

• Milk or non-dairy milk

• Cocoa powder

• Sugar or maple syrup

• Whipped cream + chocolate drizzle
  

Instructions:

1. Heat milk and whisk in cocoa and sweetener.

2. Pour into Repurpose 12oz Cup & Lid Set.

3. Add whipped cream and drizzle chocolate for a magical finishing touch.
   

Perfect for trick-or-treat warm-ups or cozy nights by the fire — sustainably enjoyed, of course.

HOW TO HOST A ZERO-WASTE HALLOWEEN PARTY

A green Halloween is easier than you think! Here are a few extra ideas to make your celebration as eco-friendly as it is enchanting:

• Decorate with nature: Use pumpkins, gourds, and fallen leaves instead of plastic décor. Compost them afterward!

• Skip single-use plastic: Use Repurpose compostable plates, cups, and utensils to cut your waste down to zero.

• Compost your leftovers: Food scraps, used tableware, and even paper napkins can go straight into your compost bin.

• Buy local, organic ingredients: Support nearby farmers and reduce your carbon footprint.

• Encourage costumes from your closet: Thrift, swap, or DIY to save money and reduce waste.

When sustainability is built into every detail, your Halloween becomes more meaningful and way more magical.

The Real Treat: Sustainable Celebrations

At Repurpose, we believe that small actions can create big impact. Every time you make an eco-swap, you’re helping protect our oceans, reduce landfill waste, and create a cleaner, greener future.

This Halloween, serve up scary-good recipes and sustainable style, because the best parties are the ones that make both your guests and the planet smile.

Trick, treat, and compost responsibly. 🍂

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• 🍽️  6-inch Dessert Plates

• 🥂  12oz Stemless Cups

• ☕ 12oz Cup + Lid Sets

• 🍴 Compostable Cutlery