Climate Smart Composting: Reducing Emissions from Food Waste & Building Healthy Soils for Resiliency

Composting is a powerful community strategy for reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with our wastes. This virtual workshop will introduce the benefits of composting and various steps that municipalities can take to pursue or enhance community-scale composting. Learn about the waste-climate connection, the factors contributing to food loss and food waste, the award-winning UCRRA Organics Recovery Facility, and other local composting options. This presentation will also cover some basic principles behind how using finished compost improves soil health. This free, virtual workshop is ideal for adults who want to learn about community-scale composting solutions.