Day 15 of 30: We're half way through the month, and only 12 days until Earth Day It’s Waste-not Wednesday! Food waste is a big part of what’s in a landfill. These and other biodegradable materials decompose in landfills. However, the air-tight environment they’re in causes them to release methane. Methane is a gas that’s even worse for the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, a common air pollutant from burning fossil fuels. Try to reduce the food waste entering your waste disposal system. Do your best to finish your food or keep it as leftovers instead of throwing it away. If you do have food waste to dispose of, see if you can compost it! Composting is a waste management alternative. Combining yard waste and food scraps you can create a rich soil right in your back yard. Check out this composting guide and start composting today: https://www.coawi.org/DocumentCenter/View/347/Backyard-Composting-Guide-PDF?bidId= Or purchase a compost bin at a reduced price through the city: http://enviroworld.us/ashland
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