After Halloween night, many people are left with pumpkins and candy that they don’t want or need. Instead of tossing it in the trash, here are some sites that give unique ways to reuse or recycle leftover candy or Halloween pumpkins.
http://www.halloweencandybuyback.com/
This site lets you search by zip code to find dental offices that offer a candy buy back. Offices will pay per pound for the candy you bring in. For each pound you bring in, dental offices will pay $1, and then ship the candy in care packages to soldiers overseas.
http://www.seriouseats.com/2009/10/what-to-do-with-leftover-peanut-butter-halloween-candies-recipes.html
Some candy tastes too good to be given away. This site offers recipes that use many popular chocolate candy bars to make fun, sweet treats.
http://www.ehow.com/how_4500385_recycle-pumpkins.html
Rather than tossing them, give your pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns new life after Halloween. This site lists ways to reuse or recycle the pumpkin seeds and rinds.
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Toasted-Pumpkin-Seeds/Detail.aspx
If you’re looking for a counter to the sweets, this pumpkin seed recipe offers a great alternative snack. Plus, it’s simple to make.
http://www.wikihow.com/Use-Pumpkins-for-Thanksgiving-Desserts
After Halloween, it’s time to focus on the next holiday. This site gives great recipes that use pumpkins as ingredients for Thanksgiving desserts.