The Great Pumpkin Toss Returns toWestport Farmers’ Market Hits on November 7th!
Westport, Conn.— Grab those rotting Halloween pumpkins and come to the Westport Farmers’ Market November 7, 2024 from 10-2 for the Great Pumpkin Toss, a free community composting event. In its sixth year, Action Waste Solutions will collect pumpkins at the Great Pumpkin Toss which is a terrific way to fight Halloween food waste while having some fun.
“Each year 1.3 billion pounds of pumpkins in the U.S. are wasted,” said Nicola LaRiccia, cofounder of Action Waste Solutions. “What an easy way to reduce that waste by turning it into usable compost.”
Action Waste Solutions will be accepting all pumpkins and gourds in their natural state at the market; squishy and rotted pumpkins are welcome, but decorated or painted pumpkins cannot be composted. Participants are invited to “toss” their pumpkin in the bin or just drop and go.
“We understand the importance of diverting waste from our waste stream. We also understand that education is key as is community involvement. And we know making things fun way is imperative to bringing our community together through sustainability,” said Lori Cochran-Dougall, executive director. “Throughout the year we support the efforts of composting to recycle and reuse food that would otherwise be trashed. Last year we diverted one ton of pumpkin waste from the landfill through the Great Pumpkin Toss! Let’s beat that record this year on November 9th.”
Can’t make it to Westport Farmers’ Market to dump your pumpkin? How about tossing that pumpkin into the woods for the wildlife? It is a great way to support the ecosystem while removing waste from our taxed waste stream. Simply cut the painted portions away and remove any wax. We recommend having fun tossing them with your kids..
About the Westport Farmers’ Market
The award-winning Westport Farmers’ Market is committed to providing fresh, local, healthy, and seasonal food.It aspires to create a fun, safe, and healthy community environment for education and socialization. Its mission is to increase awareness, knowledge, and support for local producers focused on sustainable and healthy growing practices.
For more information, visit www.westportfarmersmarket.com
WFM receives philanthropic support from: Aitoro Appliance; Alma Mexican Foods; Badass Bagels (Sugar & Olives); Boxcar Cantina; Dharma Massage Therapy; Doc’s Maple; The Drew Friedman Community Arts Center; Espalier Natural Botanics; Gault Family Companies; Gilbertie’s Herbs & Garden Center; High Light Rituals; Ideal Fish; Indigo Wellness; Ivy’s Gourmet; Kawi Ni; Lift Wellness; Nancy Thiel Architecture & Design; Park City Presents; Pause + Purpose; Sandra Petrino Realty; TAP Strength; Terrain Cafe; Tranzon Auction Properties; and Wave Hill Breads.