MONTHLY GOAL- BEGIN COMPOSTING FOOD SCRAPS AND YARD WASTE. THIS REDUCES LANDFILL WASTE AND CREATES NUTRIENT-RICH SOIL FOR GARDENING. A SIMPLE COMPOST BIN CAN BE MADE OR PURCHASED AFFORDABLY.
FREE ALTERNATIVE: IF YOU CAN’T COMPOST AT HOME, TRY TO REDUCE FOOD WASTE BY PLANNING MEALS CAREFULLY AND USING LEFTOVERS CREATIVELY.
DAILY GOAL: Each day, set aside fruit and vegetable scraps in a separate container for composting or make a note of food waste reduction efforts, like using leftovers creatively.
WHY DOES IT MATTER: Organic waste in landfills produces methane, a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Composting can reduce methane emissions and enrich the soil.
IT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY: By composting and reducing food waste, households can save up to $10-20 per month by buying less food and reducing trash disposal costs.
IF YOU WANT TO INVOLVE YOUR KIDS: Kids can help by collecting kitchen scraps in a small bucket or container and adding them to the compost bin. They can also learn about what materials are compostable and help mix the compost.
BE A CHANGE MAKER: Encourage a Zero Waste Week- Inspire participants to attempt a zero-waste week by using only reusable or compostable items. Share tips on bulk buying, making DIY products, and repurposing items.
