Don’t Throw Out Your Halloween Pumpkin!

Want to hear something scary? In the US, the majority of Halloween pumpkins end up in landfills. According to the USDA, that's about 1.3 billion pounds of waste.

This Halloween we’re sharing our top tips to give your Halloween pumpkin a second life, because as much as we love a spooky theme… there is nothing scarier than food waste!

If you’re carving a jack-o-lantern, save the seeds. They are delicious roasted with almost any seasoning combinations. We recommend roasting them at 300° until golden brown. While they’re still hot, try tossing them with:

• Olive oil, sea salt, lemon zest, and a pinch of cayenne pepper
• Coconut oil, cinnamon, and sugar
• Coconut oil, curry powder, and dried currants
  
  

Speaking of Jack-O-Lanterns, if it’s been sitting outside and there are no further uses for it, keep it out of the landfills and put it in the compost bin. If you don’t compost at home, bring it to your local farmer’s market. If you plan on composting, make sure not to paint your pumpkin (unless it’s plant-based).