Image via video screengrab In October of 2009, San Francisco started a mandatory composting law as part of its effort to divert waste from the landfill and eventually reach its goal of 100% waste diversion. It found immediate success as businesses and residents began throwing their food waste into special green bins. But in a city the size of San Francisco, how does the city deal with 600 tons of food waste collected every single day? This video from Quest details the great plan. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
600 Tons of Compost Collected A Day?! How San Francisco Deals With It All (Video)
Image via video screengrab In October of 2009, San Francisco started a mandatory composting law as part of its effort to divert waste from the landfill and eventually reach its goal of 100% waste diversion. It found immediate success as businesses and residents began throwing their food waste into special green bins. But in a city the size of San Francisco, how does the city deal with 600 tons of food waste collected every single day? This video from Quest details the great plan. ... Read the full story on TreeHugger
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