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Stop Wasting Pumpkins! (mander.xyz)
submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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[–] [email protected] 52 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

It's still waste even if the primary purpose is wasteful.

[–] [email protected] 35 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

Of all the things to worry about when it comes to waste Halloween doesn't even scartch the surface for me

Still waiting on someone to talk about how fishing nets are 50% of the plastic in our oceans

[–] [email protected] 21 points 3 weeks ago

Halloween food - no.

Halloween plastic decorations, wrapping, costumes.... yeah, we can do without

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

Well, this is talking about food waste, not pollution. Even if it rots and doesn't do anything, worst case it's a pile of bio-matter. The land, and everything involved in growing them could be used for actual food though, which could decrease food prices potentially.

Still, it's not a big deal and there's bugger fish to fry, but it doesn't mean it shouldn't be considered. Changing your mindset can make other issues and solutions more obvious.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago

It's low priority for sure.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago

Squirrels seem to eat them IIRC