Forestry England warns against dumping leftover pumpkins in the woods as it can harm wildlife and spread disease. Over 16 million pumpkins are predicted to go to waste in the UK this year. Instead, find alternative uses for your Jack O’Lanterns and consider autumnal recipes or feeding your plants.
Don’t give wildlife a scare this Halloween Ahead of Halloween, Forestry England has called on Brits to ignore social media advice that recommends dumping leftover pumpkins in the woods. Over 24 million pumpkins are sold in the UK each year, 16 million of which are predicted to go to waste. A study by Next revealed that two in three of us throw away our Jack O’Lanterns without finding another use for them, prompting a number of tips to be shared on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
Add a bay leaf or two, cover with water, and simmer for about an hour, stirring a few times, then strain out the veg and you’re done! You can use the stock right away, or freeze it to use later in tasty autumn recipes. Homemade face mask Pumpkins are full of healthy nutrients that benefit our skin, from Vitamin A, C and E to antioxidants that can help protect the skin’s surface.
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