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Going green in all aspects of our lives has become a huge trend. Here at BuyCostumes Headquarters, we do a lot to save the environment, help out Mother Nature, and to save money. Besides recycling and shredding our paper and post-its in several designated bins, our building reduces energy costs by collecting and circulating cool air from the evenings, throughout the building. The lights in our distribution center are motion sensitive and shut off when nobody is working. Also, over 90% of our workspaces in the building allow enough natural light to meet the requirement of a green building. We also reward employees that drive hybrid cars with front row parking spots!

A great book with tons of tips for environmental consciousness is The New York Times Bestseller The Green Book. It's a little book with a lot of facts, tips, and celebrity testimonies. It's even printed on 100% recycled paper!

We also want you to have a Green Halloween! No, we don't mean wear green masks and decorate with green streamers. (Alhtough we do have these GREAT new costumes to show your support for the Earth!) Take little steps to decrease your carbon footprint. Here are a couple from an article in The Baltimore Sun.

Walk the streets of your neighborhood, don't drive! The exercise is heart-healthy and eco-friendly.
Avoid plastic trick-or-treat bags. Instead, decorate an old pillowcase, tote bag, or canvas shopping bag.
Treat the kids to organic and fair-trade goodies.
Shop for locally grown holiday treats and decorate with apples, pumpkins and gourds.
Find alternatives to candy treats. Try soy crayons or packets of seeds that can be planted in the spring.
Fill your flashlight with rechargeable batteries instead of conventional ones.