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Turn trash (the biodegradable kind) into treasure by concocting your own compost in the backyard or sending it to your local composting facility. Reusing kitchen scraps, yard waste, and other organic matter redirects solid waste from overextended landfills and incinerators: about 21 million tons were diverted for composting in 2006—about 8 percent of total US municipal solid waste.[1] It also yields some of the richest, lowest cost, and most earth-friendly (read chemical-free) fertilizer there is. Either way, you'll be encouraging the ultimate in recycling. Here are some tips to get you started:
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Most farmers markets will accept your organic waste. So no need to do the composting yourself. Bring it to a pro!