May 19, 2022 11:40 AM EDT Composting: How it works and why you should try itThere's a simple way to take climate action: composting. By William PhelpsNew York, New York - Composting your food scraps is a simple piece of climate action you can take, with a slick combo effect. © 123RF/terra2024 Composting takes leftovers, food waste, and even plant bits, like leaves, and chucks it all into a pile. And there are plenty of good reasons to get started turning your organic waste into plant food. © Screenshot/Instagram/compostpower Besides helping fight climate change, composting can also be a powerful way to grow and lift up your community.

Source: New York Times May 19, 2022 17:25 UTC