The City of Charleston is launching a new composting program to make it easier than ever to dispose of food scraps in a more sustainable way.
This pilot program is a great opportunity for all of us to have a positive impact on our local environment.
LEARN MORE & SIGN UP: https://charleston-sc.gov/compost
Why Is Composting Important?
Organic material decomposes in landfills without oxygen and releases harmful methane, a potent gas more than 20 times effective at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide. Landfills make up 17% of the United States’ methane emissions. Whereas a compost pile decomposes aerobically – with oxygen – producing mainly carbon dioxide. By composting we can substantially reduce harmful emissions and help mitigate climate change.
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