Let’s all do our part to reduce landfill waste and help our colleagues gardens by composting!
In America, we generate over 20 million tons of food waste each year - More than any other country. If we composted this food, we would save enough energy to take 2 million cars off of the road.
Food scraps and yard waste together currently make up about 30 percent of what we throw away, and should be composted instead to reduce Landfill space and where they release methane, a potent greenhouse gas.
Benefits of Composting
- Enriches soil, helping retain moisture and suppress plant diseases and pests.
- Reduces the need for chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and reduces water use.
- Encourages the production of beneficial bacteria and fungi that break down organic matter to create humus, a rich nutrient-filled material.
- Reduces methane emissions from landfills and lowers your carbon footprint.
To do our part, Cubex will provide compost bins as well as signs to help you understand what you can compost. The bin will be located under the coffee machine sink. Compost waste will be picked up by volunteer employees on a rotating regular schedule – if your garden is in need, feel free to join the schedule! Want to start your own backyard compost? Learn more here or find a composter in your area.
Get the scoop on composting, ask a Green Team member today.