If you have a sorry looking pumpkin sitting on your doorstep right now, here's what to do with it
Typically the UK throws away around 18 thousand tonnes of pumpkin each year after Halloween – and we’re guessing that given how popular pumpkin patches and the celebrations this weekend were, this figure is set to be even higher this year.
We’re also guessing you may have one or two slightly sorry looking pumpkins sitting on your doorstep or around your house this week and are wondering what eco-friendly things you can do with them. Here goes…If your pumpkin has been kept inside, is only a day or two old, and is in fairly good condition, then there’s no need to throw it out. High in vitamins A and C, and a good source of fibre, you can cook pumpkin in a similar way to a sweet potato.
If all else fails, throw your pumpkin out. If you have a garden compost heap, throw it on there. If not, and it does end up in the bin, try to use a food waste recycling bin if possible.
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