New Year, New... Food Waste Management?
Ok so it doesn't exactly rhyme, but you get it.
As we ring in 2024, it's the perfect time to embrace new habits that benefit both ourselves and the planet. As one example that's totally not self-serving to us as a company, we'd like to encourage everyone to kick the new year off by beginning to compost food waste at home, instead of simply throwing excess food away. The future is composting, and here's why 2024 is the best time to start!
Why Compost?
Environmental Impact: Composting is more than just a trend; it's a crucial step towards reducing our carbon footprint. Food waste in landfills generates methane, a potent greenhouse gas (25x more damaging than CO2). By composting, we can significantly cut down on this particular emission – according to studies, by over 50%!
Soil Health: Compost improves soil quality, providing essential nutrients and enhancing soil biodiversity. This leads to healthier plant growth and contributes to a more robust ecosystem. Our compost is turned into nutrient-rich soil that's used by eco-friendly landscaping firms right here in Colorado.
Resource Efficiency: Composting turns waste into a resource. Instead of chemical fertilizers, we can use compost to nourish gardens, crops, and yards, reducing our overall reliance on manufactured soil enhancers.
Getting Started in 2024
Understand What Can Be Composted: Not all food waste is compostable. Start by learning which kitchen scraps can be composted. This includes fruit and vegetable waste, coffee grounds, eggshells, used paper towels, hair, pet fur, and more. No-no's include plastic (fruit stickers!) and laminated paper (i.e., mail).
Choose Your Composting Method: There are various methods suitable for different living situations. Whether you have a backyard or live in an apartment, there's a composting method for you. From traditional compost bins to a home pickup service, the options are plentiful.
Educate and Involve: Share your composting journey with family, neighbors, and friends! Education and community involvement can amplify the impact of your efforts.
The Road Ahead
As we look forward to 2024 and beyond, it's clear that sustainable practices like composting are not just a fad but a necessity. By adopting composting, we're not only reducing waste but also enriching our environment and paving the way for a greener future.
Composting in 2024 is more than a resolution; it's a commitment to our planet. It's time to turn our food scraps into gold and make the future brighter. Let's make composting the norm, not the exception!