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New York officials promote composting to fight climate change

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ALBANY, N.Y. (WCAX) — Monday marked the start of International Compost Awareness Week.

New York environmental officials say composting does more than cut down on trash; it can also fight climate change.

Officials say food scraps and yard waste can be turned into nutrient-rich compost that improves soil and keeps organics out of landfills. They say residents can start with a simple backyard bin or use local pickup and drop-off programs.

“So getting organic waste out of the landfill and back into compost helps us one, save landfill space overall, and it also reduces methane, a potent greenhouse gas,” said Molly Trembley, a New York Department of Environmental Conservation environmental engineer.

Click here for more on composting from the New York DEC.

Vermont banned food scraps from landfills in 2020. A study last year found that the estimated food waste recovery rate, which represents food scraps that are recycled or reused, was between 51% and 57%. Experts believe that this helps support the effectiveness of the composting law.

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