COMPOSTING

(area of impact: waste, FOOD)

Composting organic waste on-site helps reduce the waste stream to the landfill and also provides nutrients for food production. The process is simple and low tech. When combined with an effective recycling program, and a biodigester, the amount of waste that goes to the landfill can be reduced to zero. Many cities provide reduced cost composting devices for sale. Municipal scale composting is also done in various cities and is being developed in the City of Los Angeles.