Plastic-free Halloween!

Every autumn, our gardens are adorned with artificial spiderwebs, skeletons, and ghosts. But behind the decorations lies a real ecological problem!

The synthetic webs (often made of polyethylene or polyester) pose a real danger to biodiversity:

They trap insects, birds, and bats;
They release microplastics as they degrade;
They block the movements of small wildlife (hedgehogs, amphibians, etc.).
Even when used for a few days, these decorations leave traces lasting in nature.

Often disliked, they are nevertheless the discreet engineers of our ecosystems:

They naturally regulate insects;
Their webs are part of the trophic balance;
Some species, such as the European garden spider (Araneus diadematus), are indicators of healthy environments 😊

The true webs are those woven by nature.

Spiders live everywhere, from meadows to forests, from dunes to homes:

In meadows and flowering hedges, they hunt among the grasses and flowers;
In forests, they weave between branches and under bark;
In sandy or humid areas, some species have truly specialized;
In our homes, they shelter in attics, gardens, and warm corners of buildings.
And some even travel through the air thanks to ballooning!

Each environment offers them food, protection, and warmth.
So! Rather than imitating nature, let’s help it reclaim its place!