Did you know that according to the EPA, every year we generate around 14 million tons of food waste which is 106 pounds of food waste per person 570,000 tons of this is composted for a 4.1% recovery rate. The rest, or 13.4 million tons is incinerated or landfilled and occupies 6.3 million cubic yards of landfilled MSW. Although most food waste will eventually recycle on their own with help of weather and animals. We still waste garbage bags and containers in the process.
Why not make a compost pile in the backyard to recycle the food waste? You can use the compost for your home garden. If you have a yard, it’s time to consider it. There’s no need to start big. Even a small compost container can get it going. Most people put vegetable waste in the compost pile. You should try to avoid anything that’s been cooked. No meats. By just composting vegetables, fruits, and paper products, we can make a big difference each year.