Did you know that backyard composting is a simple and cost-effective way to fight climate change at home?

Here are the facts:

• Food scraps and yard waste currently make up more than 30% of what we throw away; 
• Organic waste that decomposes in landfills emits methane, a greenhouse gas 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide for 20 years after it enters the atmosphere.
• Composting enriches soil, helping to retain moisture, reducing the need for chemical fertilizers, and suppressing plant diseases and pests.

How can you start composting?  It’s easy...

• Read the Rutgers University Fact Sheet 
• Watch this short (22 min.) Rutgers University webinar  
• Buy a discounted Earth Machine composter at the township’s annual sale

Please take a moment to give us your feedback by taking our Composting Survey. We want to know whether you compost currently, or not, and why.