Pumpkin Events Promote Composting and Sustainability

Various communities are hosting pumpkin smashing events to promote composting and sustainability, highlighting the importance of community involvement in waste reduction and environmental education. Casella Waste Systems held a Pumpkin Bash in New York to raise composting awareness, addressing the lack of mandatory composting laws in the state. Compost Winnipeg's event focused on keeping pumpkins out of landfills by converting them to compost and feeding farm animals. In Manhattan, the Hudson River Park provides tools for pumpkin smashing, turning the remnants into compost for local greenery. Similarly, the Queens Botanical Garden hosts a pumpkin catapult event to engage the community in sustainable practices.