Food Waste

Food waste takes up space in landfills and produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to climate change. Composting that waste can reduce climate impacts and save municipalities money on landfill fees, but concerns about bad smells and pests sometimes get in the way.

One of the best ways we can help slow down climate change is by actually eating the food we buy.

Consumers are becoming more aware of the negative effects mass consumption has on the environment. Many are calling for more ethical fashion, eating less…

Residents in a Maryland Heights subdivision are dropping off their food scraps near the street for composting in the first Missouri program to collect…