Organic waste management Life on earth is carbon-based, and when organic matter decomposes, the carbon can take different paths depending on the conditions. Under aerobic conditions (oxygen present), carbon is turned into carbon dioxide, while under anaerobic conditions (oxygen lacking), it is turned into methane, which is a much more potent greenhouse gas. Anaerobic conditions exist deep underground, such as in landfills, where much of our food and other organic waste ends up. By decomposing organic waste aerobically, such as through composting, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create compost as a useful product.
Even if you don’t have a use for compost yourself, you can still contribute by dropping off compostable yard waste and food scraps at the Cranbrook Public Produce Garden, as long as if you avoid meats, bone and fats. Cardboard and paper are organic too; you can use Cranbrook’s curbside recycling program or local transfer station to recycle materials like cardboard and paper to prevent them from rotting in landfills.
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