Organic Materials
The U.S. Environmental Protection Association (EPA) estimates that yard trimmings and food waste together make up 24 percent of the U.S. waste stream. In 2000, approximately 56.9 percent of yard trimmings were recovered for composting, but only 2.6 percent of food waste was composted. As such, composting offers a viable means of reducing the size and cost of landfills.
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Featured Model Policies & Legislation
Compost & Recyclables Hauling Ordinance: Boulder, CO
Mandates waste haulers collect…
Featured Model Policies & Legislation
Reducing Solid Waste Through Food Recovery & Feeding the Hungry
Discusses the social and economic benefits of implementing food recovery programs.
