Guernsey households encouraged to reuse pumpkins, decorations and costumes.
Guernsey Waste says 'a scary amount of waste is produced over Halloween' each year.
The utility has shared tips and tricks to reuse and recycle the spooky leftovers.
Recipes for the 'flesh' of a pumpkin are available on the States website.
Waste minimisation & sustainability officer Douglas Button suggests using jack-o-lantern leftovers in lasagne, soup or tarts.
‘’Waste reduction can start with the traditional Halloween pumpkin.
"Islanders buy thousands each year to carve as jack-o'-lanterns or for decoration, but the best and tastiest parts of the pumpkin are often
forgotten about and end up being thrown away."
The team suggests using the 'more fibrous flesh' from around the centre to create compost, and roasting the seeds for snacks.
Mr Button also hopes islanders will try to buy reusable Halloween decorations and costumes to save money and reduce plastic pollution.
“Through a few small steps, people can have fun at Halloween while limiting any negative impacts on the environment.
"It’s all about trying to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as we can.”
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