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In 2019, 66.2 million tons of wasted food were generated in the food retail, food service and residential sectors in the United States. Only 5% of that wasted food was composted. In the U.S., food is the single most common material sent to landfills, comprising 24.1 percent of municipal solid waste. When yard trimmings, wood and paper/paperboard ...

The holiday season is a time for joy, gratitude, and coming together with loved ones around a bountiful table. However, amid the festive celebrations, there is often an unfortunate side effect: an alarming amount of food waste. According to studies, the holiday season sees a significant spike in discarded food, contributing to environmental degradation and economic ...

Regardless of size or scale, the basic principles of composting are generally the same. The composting process requires a proper ratio of carbon-rich materials (such as dry leaves or wood chips) to nitrogen-rich materials (such as food scraps or grass clippings). Maintaining adequate moisture level, oxygen flow, particle size, and temperature ensures microorganisms effectively break down ...