Now that Halloween is over, many of us encounter the rotting pumpkin dilemma: what do you do with your leftover pumpkins? We have an answer that can benefit our environment and all of its creatures—don’t throw them away!
In the landfill, decomposing pumpkins release methane (CH4), which is a harmful greenhouse gas. Rather than becoming garbage, there are so many ways to repurpose your pumpkins.
Read more to explore all the possibilities for your uncarved, unpainted pumpkins!
Tish Gailmard – Reflection Riding Arboretum & Nature Center
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