Join Los Angeles Costume Swap & Whole Foods Market on National Blvd. and Barrington October 8, 2011

PRLog (Press Release) - Jun. 13, 2011 - un 13, 2011 – June 13, 2011: Due to over-commercialization, Halloween has become a contributing factor in landfill pollution as well as for the growing number of childhood obesity cases, a leading health concern for medical professionals. “Each year approximately 6,250 tons of Halloween costumes end up in landfills – that's equal to the weight of 2,500 mid-sized cars!” says Corey Colwell-Lipson, the creator of the website Green Halloween.org.

http://www.LosAngelesCostumeSwap.info  and Whole Foods Market-West Los Angeles will aim to reverse these alarming trends by sponsoring a festival offering healthy snack alternatives; gently used costumes, clothing and accessories that will be available to swap – as well as a recycable costume contest; crafty how-to demos; Green substainable living information; and exciting educational pirate lore that kids and adults will love. No matter how eco-conscious you are, this festival will offer everything you need for a Greener Halloween. Kids of all ages are encouraged to attend!

About Whole Foods Market®

Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM) is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company's motto “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support andenvironmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s nearly 60,000Team Members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 14 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2010, the company had sales of more than $9 billion and currently has more than 300 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

http://www.GreenHalloween.org created http://www.NationalCostumeSwapDay.com which  is a nationwide non-profit, grassroots initiative whose goal is to create healthier and more Earth-friendly holidays. Traditionally, Halloween marks the Fall harvest with Celtic festivities.  An eco-friendly twist to these celebrations will remind us of its origins and hopefully reintroduce the culture of healthier, happier and more meaningful holidays.


Groups and Individuals wishing to participate or learn more about the festival may contact
Alivia Hunter  at Alivia@LosAngelesCostumeSwap.info
Lily Von  at LilyVon@LosAngelesCostumeSwap.info  


Additionally, they can get the latest event news and updates from “Los Angeles Costume Swap” Facebook page – http://www.Facebook.com/CostumeSwap  and
Twitter – http://www.Twitter.com/LACostumeSwap

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Halloween is a lot of fun for both kids and adults. But it's also a parent's and landfill's worst nightmare, too. Halloween is the favorite holiday for big kids and children, and it's quickly becoming healthier and planet-friendly. Costume Swap Days are held across the U.S.; last year, over 80 American and Canadian cities held Costume Swap Day events. Now it's our turn to shine! Providing financially affordable healthy food and snack options is not impossible. We aim to get the word out that costume and treat alternatives do indeed exist.