Compost is organic material that can be added to soil to help plants grow. Food scraps and yard waste together make up more than 28% of what we throw away and should be composted instead. Making compost keeps these materials out of landfills where they take up space and release methane, a potent greenhouse gas. You can either compost your food and yard waste by throwing it into your green bin or you can use the resources below to learn how to compost at home. 

Benefits of composting

• Enriches soil, helping retain moisture and suppress plant diseases and pests.
• Reduces the need for chemical fertilizers.
• Reduces methane emissions from landfills and lowers your carbon footprint.