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Composting, food waste,and living greener.
Practical guides on composting and cutting food waste in New Jersey.
For businessesHow Businesses and Restaurants Can Compost in New Jersey
NJ requires large food waste generators to recycle organics. Here is how businesses can meet the rule.
Composting basicsCommon Composting Myths, Debunked
Does composting smell? Attract pests? Take forever? Here is what is actually true.
Behind the scenesWhere Your Food Scraps Go After Pickup
Follow a bucket of scraps from your curb to a facility that turns it into renewable energy.
Getting startedHow to Compost in an Apartment or Small Space
No yard? No problem. Worm bins, sealed systems, and pickup all work in small spaces.
Composting basicsThe Benefits of Curbside Compost Pickup
No pile, no turning, no pests. Curbside pickup removes the usual barriers to composting.
Food wasteHow to Reduce Food Waste in Your Kitchen
Small kitchen habits add up. Here is how to waste less food and save money doing it.
Composting basicsComposting vs. Recycling: What Goes Where
Paper, plastic, food scraps: a quick guide to what belongs in recycling versus compost.
ClimateHow Composting Helps Fight Climate Change
Food rotting in landfills is a major methane source. Composting is a direct way to cut those emissions.
Composting basicsWhat Can You Compost? A Guide to Food Scraps
Fruit peels yes, plastic no. Here is a straightforward guide to what belongs in your compost.
Getting startedHow to Start Composting at Home in New Jersey
Everything you need to begin composting at home in NJ, from choosing a method to balancing greens and browns.