"New York officials are rolling out a major initiative to promote composting across the state, with the ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. As part of the effort, residents and businesses are being encouraged to turn food waste and yard trimmings into nutrient-rich fertilizer, rather than sending them to landfills where they produce potent methane emissions. The program aims to divert millions of tons of organic waste from landfills and reduce New York's carbon footprint, with officials citing the potential to create thousands of new green jobs in the composting industry. With the state's strict climate goals in place, New York officials are betting on composting as a key strategy to meet its emissions reduction targets and protect the environment for future generations."
New York officials promote composting to fight climate change WCAX
