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Composting, food waste, and living greener.

Practical guides on composting and cutting food waste in New Jersey.

For businesses

How Businesses and Restaurants Can Compost in New Jersey

NJ requires large food waste generators to recycle organics. Here is how businesses can meet the rule.

May 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Composting basics

Common Composting Myths, Debunked

Does composting smell? Attract pests? Take forever? Here is what is actually true.

January 19, 2026 · 4 min read
Behind the scenes

Where Your Food Scraps Go After Pickup

Follow a bucket of scraps from your curb to a facility that turns it into renewable energy.

September 8, 2025 · 5 min read
Getting started

How to Compost in an Apartment or Small Space

No yard? No problem. Worm bins, sealed systems, and pickup all work in small spaces.

May 14, 2025 · 4 min read
Composting basics

The Benefits of Curbside Compost Pickup

No pile, no turning, no pests. Curbside pickup removes the usual barriers to composting.

January 20, 2025 · 4 min read
Food waste

How to Reduce Food Waste in Your Kitchen

Small kitchen habits add up. Here is how to waste less food and save money doing it.

October 9, 2024 · 5 min read
Composting basics

Composting vs. Recycling: What Goes Where

Paper, plastic, food scraps: a quick guide to what belongs in recycling versus compost.

July 18, 2024 · 4 min read
Climate

How Composting Helps Fight Climate Change

Food rotting in landfills is a major methane source. Composting is a direct way to cut those emissions.

April 10, 2024 · 5 min read
Composting basics

What Can You Compost? A Guide to Food Scraps

Fruit peels yes, plastic no. Here is a straightforward guide to what belongs in your compost.

January 22, 2024 · 4 min read
Getting started

How to Start Composting at Home in New Jersey

Everything you need to begin composting at home in NJ, from choosing a method to balancing greens and browns.

November 15, 2023 · 5 min read
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