Halloween is rapidly approaching, and many of us have already started getting into the spooky spirit by purchasing the ultimate Halloween essential: the humble pumpkin.
Each year, around 30 million pumpkins are sold across the UK for Halloween celebrations. While they make fantastic decorations, many end up being thrown away after just a few days. Instead, why not make the most of your pumpkin and help reduce food waste?
After you’ve finished carving, don’t throw your pumpkin away. The flesh can be transformed into a delicious homemade soup, while the seeds can be roasted for a tasty snack. Click here to download our simple pumpkin recipe guide.
And remember, if your pumpkin is no longer fit for eating, it can be recycled through your food waste collection rather than being placed in your black bin. Simply leave it next to or on top of your food waste bin on collection day. It will then be turned into a nutrient-rich soil improver for growing new food and used to generate renewable electricity.
