After the leaves have fallen and the seasonal pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns have seen better days, Americans are encouraged not to toss these gourds in the trash to prevent the release of methane gas. Municipalities often will conduct pumpkin smash events or farms and zoos will collect them for the animals. Conservationists also have sought to educate consumers on the ways to use these fruits in at-home composting efforts.
Much like the green efforts groups take with pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns, beverage manufacturers are taking a proactive approach with packaging innovations. As more studies highlight the effects of single-use packaging, brands owners are taking the steps to reduce or even eliminate some of these materials.