Ghouls and witches, gather ’round it’s that time of year when we celebrate all things spooky, like Halloween’s environmental impact.
Fear not, we’re here to help you. Get ready to green your Halloween faster than you can say “Fredy Kruger would hate fast-fashion”! 🎃
P.S. We’ve got some thrilling news ourselves!
The Pumpkin Chronicles
Ever wondered why pumpkins are a Halloween staple?
It all goes back to an old Irish legend about Stingy Jack, who who was condemned to roam the Earth with only a burning turnip to light his way. When Irish immigrants arrived in America, they swapped turnips for native pumpkins, and Bob’s Jack’s your uncle, pumpkins were a thing. 🎃
And that’s where the real horror story begins, because over 80% of Halloween pumpkins get thrown away each year. But we can do better than that!
Pumpkin Seeds: Crunchy Munchies 🥜
Scoop out the seeds and roast them with your favourite spices. They’re a delicious and healthy snack, and perfect for topping salads or adding crunch to soups. Feeling adventurous? Try making pumpkin seed butter!
Pumpkin Flesh: Soups, Pies and Everything Nice 🥧
From creamy pumpkin soup to pies and puree to make your homemade pumpkin spice latte. Plus, your kitchen will smell like autumn, promised!
Pumpkin Skin: Chips Anyone? 🍟
Don’t toss the skin! A lot of pumpkin have edible skin that can be made into chips. Waste not, snack lots!
Leftover Pulp: Free Plant Magic 🪴
Your pumpkin has been on the front porch for weeks, it might not be edible, but you can still put it to good use. Composting is a great way to give old Jack a new lease on life—those nutrients will feed your garden soil all winter long.
Decor Pumpkins: Beyond the Bin 🚯
If you’ve bought decorative pumpkins and gourds, don’t let them haunt your conscience. You can hollow them out and make adorable plant pots or bird feeders.
One Man’s Trash Pumpkin, … 🎃
And in case you enjoy looking at your pumpkins more, than tasting them, odds are, someone else might enjoy them. Reach out to your local food bank, wildlife rehabilitation centres or farms and see if you can donate them.
Thrilling News: We’ve Crossed The Channel
The time has come and Faircado has crossed the channel and is now live in the UK. * screams in bri’ish *
We’re on a mission to make shopping sustainably as easy as possible, by connecting you with the best second-hand finds.
Ready to join us on the journey to a more circular economy?
These Scary Halloween Classics Are A Must-Read
Hygge-Ween: Cozy Up the Danish Way
Combine the Danish art of coziness with Halloween vibes – it’s like wrapping yourself in a warm hug while a friendly ghost tells you dad jokes.
🍽️ Hygge-ween Dinner:
Host a friends-giving or halloween dinner. Only rule, you’re only allowed to use products from the save-goods sections of the supermarket. Have some citrus fruit left-overs, how about a DIY garland?
📚 Cozy Corner Reading Nook:
Designate a corner for spooky storytime. Use solar-powered or LED lanterns for mood lighting and purchase your horror stories second-hand.
👻 Spectral Light Painting
Using long-exposure photography and LED lights, create “ghost” images in your local park at night. It’s like spirit photography, but with less Victorian-era fraud and more giggles.
🦇 Bat Box Building Workshop
Help local bat populations by constructing and installing bat boxes. It’s like a haunted house, but for our flying fuzzy friends. Bonus: free pest control for your garden!
Remember, we’re here to have a hauntingly good time, not to turn the planet into a real-life horror show. Now go forth and make Mother Nature proud, you spooky, sustainable scarecrow!
Yours unfaithfully,
the Faircado team
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