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Composting — turn scraps into soil, not landfill methane
Even in an apartment, a Bokashi or worm bin turns weekly scraps into planter-ready soil in six weeks. Landfill methane avoided: ~1 lb CO₂e per lb of food.
Reviewed by Carlos Hernández · Third-generation orchardistLast reviewed 2026-02-25 · corrections log
Three setups by home size
Backyard: 3-bin hot compost. Balcony: worm bin. Apartment: Bokashi bucket + curbside drop-off.
What NOT to compost
Meat, dairy, oily foods, glossy paper — they attract pests and slow the pile.
Sources
- EPA Composting At Home
- Cornell Waste Management Institute
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