Managing Food Waste: Composting
From an environmental standpoint, when done properly, composting food waste makes sense.
Composting involves combining food and other organic waste with microscopic organisms in a pile or bin. The decomposition process begins as the organisms start to devour and recycle the waste, producing a rich organic fertilizer.
Unfortunately, composting can be a challenge—especially for people who live in crowded urban areas, high-rise buildings, or colder climates. Furthermore, composting requires an ongoing commitment to tend the pile regularly and discourage wildlife.