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Download the report<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\nTackling the problem of food waste is gaining attention to avoid garbage, conserve resources, create jobs, alleviate hunger, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. A <\/span>new report<\/span><\/a> from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) details how home composting is among the best opportunities to reduce food waste, especially in the near term and in areas lacking curbside collection or facilities to compost. <\/span>\r\n\r\nThe 90-page report found that for every 10,000 households composting at home, between 1,400 and 5,000 tons per year could be diverted from curbside collection, with potential savings in avoided disposal costs alone ranging from $72,000 to $250,000. <\/span>\r\n

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BioCycle Article<\/a><\/h3>\r\nIn <\/span>Yes! In My Backyard: A Home Composting Guide for Local Government<\/span><\/i><\/a>, co-authors Brenda Platt and Colton Fagundes profile 11 city and county home composting initiatives (10 in the U.S. and 1 in Canada) to share lessons learned and expand adoption. Training, education, and offering bins for free or at discounted prices topped the replication tips. <\/span>The guide is not intended as a manual on how to compost at home.\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
Need help designing your own home composting program or offering training?\r\n\r\nOur Neighborhood Soil Rebuilders Composter Training Program<\/a> can be adapted to your community!\r\n

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Yes! In My Backyard: A Home Composting Guide for Local Government<\/strong><\/em> is divided into five parts:<\/span><\/h4>\r\nPart 1<\/b> provides an overview of and lessons learned from the 11 featured programs.<\/span>\r\n\r\nPart 2<\/b> summarizes why a local government should start a home composting program even if there is already curbside organics collection in their jurisdiction.<\/span>\r\n\r\nPart 3<\/b> shares lessons from the profiled programs to guide local governments through the various components needed for a successful home composting \u2014 affordable bins, education, and a strong outreach and marketing campaign are key!<\/span>\r\n\r\nPart 4<\/b> discusses the problem of antiquated ordinances that may restrict home composting and suggests how local governments can instead write laws that actively promote home composting.<\/span>\r\n\r\nPart 5<\/b> presents profiles of 11 programs:<\/span>\r\n\r\n Austin, Texas\r\n<\/span> Cheverly, Md.\r\n<\/span> Los Angeles County\r\n<\/span> Miami-Dade County, Fla.\r\n<\/span> Napa, Calif.\r\n<\/span> New York City\r\n Oregon Metro (Portland area)\r\n<\/span> Orlando, Fla.\r\n<\/span> San Diego\r\n<\/span> Seattle\r\n<\/span> Vancouver, British Columbia\r\n\r\n
\r\n\r\nWe have also compiled several appendices of resource materials to inspire replication: <\/span>\r\n\r\nAppendix A \u2013 Sample Outreach Materials<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nAppendix B \u2013 Sample Educational Materials<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nAppendix C \u2013 Reports on Local Programs<\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nAppendix D \u2013 Sample Ordinances <\/a><\/strong>\r\n\r\nAppendix E \u2013 Videos, Program Websites, and Miscellaneous<\/a><\/strong>\r\n
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