Why Compost?
🌱 Why Compost?
Most people think food breaks down in landfills—but it doesn’t. Without access to air, food waste in landfills can take decades to decompose, and in the process, it contributes to harmful pollution in our air and water.
Composting is one of the most effective, natural ways to reduce waste and support the environment. Here’s why it matters:
✅ Food Waste in Landfills Is a Big Problem
Landfills are running out of space—and food waste is the largest single contributor by volume in the U.S.
When food rots in landfills, it releases methane, a greenhouse gas 25 times more potent than CO₂.
♻️ Composting Is a Real Climate Solution
Composting food scraps cuts down methane emissions and returns nutrients to the earth.
While traditional recycling struggles (only ~17% of Indiana’s waste was recycled in 2021), composting has a 100% success rate for accepted food waste and compostables.
🌍 Compost Helps Heal the Soil
Compost creates healthy, living soil that stores carbon, holds moisture, and supports plant health.
It also reduces the need for synthetic fertilizers and improves long-term soil fertility and resilience.
🚫 No Compost Happens Without You
If we don’t divert food scraps from the trash, compost can’t be made. By composting, you're turning your leftovers into something powerful—a regenerative resource that benefits your local environment.