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Instructions
Food of any kind can be put in the green cart to be composted: meat, seafood, fruit, vegetables, spoiled food, etc.
Alternatives
Reduce food waste, with tools such as through meal planning, freezing, and consuming items before they go bad.
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A 4-person family loses $1500 a year on wasted food. Each American tosses out 300 pounds of food each year or ~25 pounds per month.
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