Our kids come home excited about the school garden they just started, or the recycling program in the cafeteria and they want you to do more. As adults we know how important it is to reduce waste and we don't want to disappoint our kids, but it takes everything you've got just to pay the bills and get dinner on the table.
Even if you don't have a backyard or garden to compost yourself, saving your food scraps is a small step that will lead to a lot of positive change. Some cities have curbside pick up programs (I'm watching you LA), search here for drop off locations throughout the US or call 311 for a local resource. Ask your local school, community garden or neighbor if they take donations.
What Type of Bin to Use
Start small, use an old milk carton and keep it in your freezer so it doesn't start to smell. Here is one of our favorite counter top composters from Zero Waste Store. These are hassle free ways to save your food scraps.
What To Save During Meal Prep and Snack Time
What to Avoid
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Savvy
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