Hallo-green
Halloween could be seen as one of the most wasteful seasonal activities! But there is no need to spoil the fun! There are many ways to stay green this Halloween!
Your pumpkin could benefit your garden next Summer
Over one million pumpkins are sold every year in the UK - but instead of sending your ornately carved pumpkins straight to a landfill site this year, why not compost them at home?
So that your pumpkin breaks down in time to give next summer’s garden a great boost, don’t forget to break it up into pieces before adding it to your compost bin.
Click here for more information about composting at home.
If you've never made a pumpkin lantern before, you can follow our easy step-by-step guide. The seeds and pulp that you spoon out of your pumpkin can go straight into the compost bin as soon as you have scraped them out. As an alternative, why not use our recipe to make a delicious pumpkin soup. If you don't fancy this then look at Love Food Hate Waste’s website for even more tasty pumpkin treats! If you're planning on having food at your Halloween party, try to avoid using disposable plates and cutlery or click here for information on compostable cutlery.
Stuck for ideas for a spooky Halloween costume? Then why not go down to your local charity shop? Not only will you be helping to reduce waste, you will be saving money too!
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For more information about home composting, visit our composting pages. Click here