Compost Food Scraps
Climate Action Counts is a statewide effort mobilizing Californians to take everyday climate actions at home and in their neighborhoods. Take the pledge and join others in tackling climate change through actions like reducing waste!
Toss in your green bin or compost in your yard.
Composting promotes climate resilience. All it takes is meal planning and a few seconds after each meal. Instead of throwing those scraps in the garbage, toss veggie peels, coffee grounds, eggshells and other scraps into your green bin or compost pile. By composting, you’re turning waste into nutrient rich soil that can help gardens grow while keeping harmful gases out of our atmosphere.
Did You Know?
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Percent of global greenhouse gas emissions our food loss and waste make up
Billion
Pounds of food Americans waste each year, nearly five times the emissions of the entire aviation industry!
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California landfills filled with wasted food
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Amount of food waste Californians throw away annually, about 30-40% of the food supply
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Amount of money a year the average family wastes on food they throw away
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How much of our trash is food and other organic waste
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With this campaign, we look forward to helping connect many more Californians with grassroots tree planting and urban greening action and activities all over the state. Together, we can make a difference with every tree we plant and nurture.” — Cindy Blain, California ReLeaf Executive Director
