Upcycling has become increasingly popular as eco-consciousness and sustainability become priorities amongst the masses, but most upcyclers stop at clothes or décor. We thought: what if we upcycle food? Pumpkins are a fall staple as a table arrangement or a spice, but the gourds hold so much potential beneath their orange exterior. We plan to dissect the pumpkins, utilizing all their pieces to make delicious food and fun fall decoration. Pumpkin puree, pumpkin bread, roasted pumpkin seeds, and jack-o-lanterns are all on the agenda for this sustainable, fall-centric X-Day activity. Not only will we learn life skills such as baking and pumpkin carving, but we will learn about the value of sustainable practices and the impact of waste.
