Composting is an essential part of reducing food waste and promoting sustainability. In Indianapolis, there are numerous programs and initiatives that are making composting more accessible to the public. The Florida Center of Excellence in Organic Product Recycling is a state-funded organization that works to promote composting in Florida through research, events, and education. Seedleaf is a Kentucky-based organization that strives to increase the quantity, affordability, nutritional value, and sustainability of food available to people at risk of hunger.
The Ecotechnology Center has developed a training video in partnership with the Rhode Island Department of Health to emphasize the importance of donating food in Rhode Island. Feeding South Dakota is a multi-chapter organization that works to eliminate hunger in South Dakota communities by distributing food and advocating on behalf of those who are hungry. The Ohio Organic Product Recycling Association is a non-profit organization that promotes the growth of the organic product recycling industry in Ohio through professionalism, education, training, information sharing, and networking. The Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation's Universal Recycling Act (Act 14) prohibits the disposal of traditional recyclable materials, leaf and garden waste, and food scraps found in Vermont garbage cans.
Vindeket Foods works in the Fort Collins community to empower people to participate in the consumption of economically and environmentally sustainable food. The Solid Waste Management District of the Central American Regional Council offers tips for reducing food waste at home and in the community. The Indiana Recycling Coalition oversees the Indiana Food Scrap Initiative (IFSI), which was designed “with the goal of you going home, taking the knowledge you've learned and creating unique solutions in your community” according to Emily Jackson, director of IFSI and program director of the Indiana Recycling Coalition. Davis seeks inspiration from cities outside Indianapolis where composting has been most successful.
A city spokesperson said that current municipal waste contracts will end in 2025 and that they have begun a robust procurement period to evaluate adoption of recycling or composting on sidewalks. Associated Recyclers of Wisconsin (AROW) is a 501 (c) (non-profit) association that provides proactive leadership at the state level in waste reduction and recycling through education, promotion, collaboration, programs, and services. Composting is an important step towards reducing food waste while promoting sustainability. In Indianapolis there are several programs and initiatives that are making composting more accessible for residents.
From state-funded organizations to non-profits dedicated to reducing hunger there are many ways for people to get involved with composting.
