How to Compost Your Halloween Pumpkins
Halloween brings pumpkins to the centre of attention as decorations and Jack-o’-lanterns. Once the holiday is over, countless pumpkins are tossed in landfills. According to the U.S. Green Chamber of Commerce, nearly 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins end up in landfills each year. This disposal practice results in tonnes of food waste, ultimately harming our environment. In these settings, decomposing pumpkins emit methane, a potent greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. But there’s an easy and eco-friendly solution: composting.
Why Compost Halloween Pumpkins?
Pumpkins are packed with water, nutrients, and minerals that allow them to break down quickly, making them 100% compostable.
By composting Halloween pumpkin waste, you’re not only reducing landfill waste but also lowering methane emissions and promoting a circular economy. Composting your pumpkins also creates nutrient-rich soil to support plants health while reducing the environmental impact of food waste.
Step-by-Step Guide to Compost Your Pumpkins
Follow these simple steps to turn your Halloween pumpkins into compost:
Start by cleaning the pumpkin and removing any non-compostable decorations like glitter or candle wax.
Scoop out any remaining seeds. Use the seeds to make a tasty snack or plant the seeds to grow new pumpkins in the next season.
Chop or smash your pumpkins into smaller pieces. The smaller it gets, the faster they will decompose.
Place the pumpkin into the compost bin or pile. Mix them with 'brown' materials like leaves, cardboard, or any used products made of Solinatra! Because Solinatra is 100% natural, made from plant-based material and fully compostable.
Cover the pumpkin with a layer of soil and leaves, especially if you're composting outdoor.
Don't forget to turn your compost every week to give a room for oxygen.
It will take around 8-12 weeks for the pumpkins to break down completely, and you'll have nutrient-rich compost that can be used to fertilise your garden.
Enhance Your Compost with Solinatra’s Compostable Products
Solinatra’s materials are designed to decompose naturally. Under composting conditions, Solinatra will completely break down in a matter of months. Fully compostable, Solinatra is closing the loop on waste and contributing to the circular economy.
Compostable products made of Solinatra are the truly sustainable alternative to single-use plastic. Our materials are sourced from 100% natural and renewable resources, which generally have a lower carbon footprint compared to traditional plastics. Moreover, Solinatra contains zero microplastic and will not harm the environment.
By choosing Solinatra in your business, your brand and consumers are automatically helping the world by reducing carbon footprint, tackling plastic pollution, and contributing to a circular economy where waste is repurposed, and nature is healed.