Halloween

From the costumes you wear to the candy you serve to the decorations you use, there are plenty of creative and cost-effective ways to make your Halloween greener, healthier and kinder to the Earth. Check out the stories and galleries below to get informed and inspired.

Articles about Halloween

Recipe: Pumpkin Rosemary Hummus

Tue, Nov 22 2011 at 2:27 PM EST

Introduce seasonal flavor to a recipe that's beloved year-round.

Top photos: Green catwalk, Howl'oween, Thai floods and more

Thu, Nov 03 2011 at 6:03 PM EST

See the best environmental photos of the week.

Halloween detox in 5 easy steps

Tue, Nov 01 2011 at 3:15 PM EST

After a night of gathering candy, there are ways to rebuild your body once the sugar rush is over.

Big Snapshot: Northeast hit by Halloween snowstorm

Tue, Nov 01 2011 at 12:59 PM EST

The late October snowstorm makes for a freezing holiday in some parts of New England, creating millions of power outages and at least 13 deaths.

Save some Halloween candy for your gingerbread house

Tue, Nov 01 2011 at 12:51 PM EST

Bright, colorful candies make perfect gingerbread house decorations.

What does trick-or-treating tell us about sustainable living?

Mon, Oct 31 2011 at 5:42 PM EST

On Halloween night, every neighborhood pretends to be a walkable neighborhood. The truly sustainable neighborhoods, though, are the ones where kids can go by themselves to get treats the other 364 days of the year.

Big time buyer's remorse: The stories behind 3 cinematic haunted houses

Mon, Oct 31 2011 at 5:05 PM EST

Sure, your home may have its annoying quirks — but at least you're not experiencing paranormal-influenced buyer's remorse similar to the beleaguered homeowners of 'Poltergeist,' 'The Amityville Horror' and 'Beetlejuice.'