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GEHC Gets 'Eek-O-Friendly' With Green Halloween Costume Swap

The costume swap begins this weekend.

Trade your old Halloween costume for a new one at the Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center costume swap.

As part of a national "green" Halloween initiative, area residents are encouraged to reuse, borrow, trade or purchase used do-it-yourself costumes and decorations.

"Historically, Halloween is a holiday that is big on consumption," a GEHC press release stated. "Each year, kids need new costumes and accessories. The GEHC wants families to consider reducing their consumption by participating in a costume swap."

During the month of October, people interested in participating in the costume swap may drop off clean, gently used costumes, masks and accessories in the GEHC lobby and choose a "new" costume.

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The costume swap begins Saturday, Oct. 12, from 10 p.m. until 1 p.m. and continues each Saturday from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. until Halloween. There is no charge to drop off or look through costumes in the GEHC lobby.

GEHC also encourages area residents to consider other ways of making this Halloween more environmentally friendly.

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“Going green means making healthy choices for both the Earth and people. Consider treats like organic candy or honey sticks. Giving out collectable treasures like tumbled rocks, coins, bubbles or art supplies is another way to make Halloween a little more interesting and a little less about candy,” said Jason West, the GEHC’s director of programming, in a released statement.

The Gwinnett Environmental and Heritage Center is located at 2020 Clean Water Drive in Buford, Ga.


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