Ellas Kilpatrick Kotner, raised on an organic lettuce farm in Hawai'i, now leads a Rhode Island program that collects food scraps from households to create compost. Her work emphasizes community engagement and the environmental benefits of composting, as it transforms waste into a resource rich in nutrients for gardens. Significant food waste in the U.S. contributes to greenhouse gas emissions; thus, Kilpatrick's initiative not only reduces waste but promotes sustainable agricultural practices and community involvement in food production.
Kilpatrick Kotner emphasizes the importance of community in composting, saying it's about connecting people to food and soil while learning and engaging with neighbors.
Transforming food scraps into compost not only reduces waste but enriches soils, creating life and nourishment for gardens, yards, and urban farms.
The U.S. wastes over one-third of its food supply, significantly contributing to greenhouse gas emissions, especially methane from decaying food in landfills.
Kilpatrick Kotner's program exemplifies a shift from viewing food waste as useless to embracing it as a resource to cultivate community and sustainability.
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