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Composting

Removing food waste from the landfill is a great way to combat climate change, whether backyard composting or using a  commercial composting service.
 

  • Food waste that decays in a landfill generates methane which is a greenhouse gas (GHG) approximately 30X more powerful than CO2.
     

  • Compost has additional benefits including enriching and restoring soil health, reducing fertilizer use and improving soil water retention
     

Getting started is easy!

Check out this Compost Guide from Cornell Cooperative Extension.

And tips for Group Composting.

For Houses of Worship (HoW) or Institutions

Local vendors that provide organic waste hauling service include: 

For households or small businesses

Impact Earth Community Composting

The City of Rochester has a composting program for residents

Monroe County is in the process of determining the future of organics recycling. Complete their survey

Other Resources:

 

Information about composting

Some of the many benefits of Composting beyond reducing emissions contributing to climate change:

  1. Compost releases nutrients (including important micronutrients) slowly back to the soil and balances pH 

  2. Compost improves soil structure reducing nutrient and water runoff and reduces erosion.

  3. Compost increases beneficial insects, worms and organisms providing aeration, nutrient conversion and suppressing disease and pests

  4. Composting can reduce the need for chemical fertilizers

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