Food scraps and yard waste account for more than 30% of what you throw away. When thrown into the landfill, organic waste takes up space, contributes to highly toxic leachate, and releases methane, a potent greenhouse gas. But, when allowed to decompose naturally in a compost bin, organic waste becomes compost and you reduce your…

Composting is a great way to reduce your environmental impact in the face of climate change. When you compost, you turn your kitchen waste, food waste, and other types of organic waste into compost that would otherwise go to a landfill. Keeping organic waste out of landfills not only helps reduce the burden for your…

As climate change continues to worsen, using compost as a soil amendment will be vital to mitigating its worst effects. Still, the benefits of composting extend far beyond mitigating climate change. Here are the top 10 environmental benefits of composting and why you should start today. What is Composting? Composting is the process of decomposing…