Don't fear the ghosts of Halloween
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Did you know that almost every scrap of the pumpkin - flesh, seeds, and pulp - can be eaten?
That just leaves the stalk! Once your pumpkin is no-longer needed for decoration, remember it can be used up – don’t wase it.
Before your pumpkin heads to the food waste bin, consider if it could be turned into a yummy dish for the family to enjoy.
We estimate that Halloween pumpkins cause an increase of about 18% in food waste. It’s good that people are at least recycling, but it’s better for the environment and your pocket to reduce the amount of waste produced in the first place.
Stuck on ideas to use up your pumpkin?
Why not try some of these seasonal recipes:
And if you're planning on disposing your pumpkin, add it to a compost heap if you can – be its yours, a friend’s or neighbours. This will help hard-pressed crews dealing with the post-Halloween pumpkin glut.