50 Things You Can Compost

 

 

Did You Know In the United States, Food Waste Is Estimated To Be 30-40% of Food Supply?  

According to the FDA, wasted food is the single largest category of material placed in municipal landfills. Wasted food is a growing problem and presents an untapped opportunity. Apart from environmental impact, the conversion to sustainable products and food packaging has been an influence of consumer demand. According to a 2018 survey, 2 out of 3 consumers are willing to spend more money for eco-friendly products. In response, corporations in the food service industry have taken upon active roles in sustainability leadership to lower costs and carbon-footprint. Composting has been utilized as a solution to excessive garbage waste, turning wasted food and biodegrade-able products into energy.

What Is Compost?

Compost is the natural process of food waste decomposing; Recycled organic waste and food matter becoming soil conditioner. Instead of having your consumers or staff throw away their food in a single trash bin, direct them to throw their waste in the individualized barrels dedicated to the waste's destination. Accumulate more compost by incorporating compostable products into your dining and carry-out experience. This makes throwing away items easier and with less mistakes. Consider compost as earth food. If everything you serve your consumers can later become fertilizer, then there goes the guilt of using an overhaul of products that may end up as pollution. 

 

Did You Know Biodegradable Products Aren't The Only Compostable Items In Your kitchen?

We are proud to have a variety of choices that best suits our customers needs and budget. Brands like Eco-Products, Greenwave and Leafware are some of the eco-conscious selections we have available for restaurants moving toward an eco-friendly future.  However, biodegradable tableware, containers and cutlery aren't the only items in your kitchen that can be used for compost. Check out this list of compost possibilities. Imagine what items you have in your home, kitchen or office that can be "good" waste. 

 

50 Things You Can Compost 

  1. Food and Vegetable scraps
  2. Egg Shells
  3. Coffee Grounds
  4. Coffee Filters
  5. Tea Bags
  6. Loose Leaf Tea
  7. Milk (Almond, Oatmeal, Whole, Half, Heavy Cream, Spoiled)
  8. Used Paper Towels or Napkins
  9. Kitchen/ Dining Room Debris (Crumbs, Scraps etc.)
  10. Cooked Pasta
  11. Cooked Rice
  12. Stale bread, Pita, Tortilla Shells, Naan
  13. Potato Chips / Tortilla Chips
  14. Stale Crackers
  15. Stale French Fries
  16. Spoiled Pasta Sauce
  17. Broth
  18. Stale Cereal
  19. Oatmeal / Chia Pudding
  20. Cardboard Boxes (Food Packaging boxes only)
  21. Unwaxed Paper Plates and Cups
  22. Nut Shells
  23. Spoiled Tofu, Tempeh, Seitan
  24. Seaweed
  25. Stale Pretzels
  26. Stale Pizza Crust
  27. Excess Dough
  28. Stale Seeds
  29. Stale Wine and Beer
  30. Toothpicks
  31. Skewers
  32. Paper Cupcake or Muffin Cups.
  33. Shredded Order Receipts
  34. Shredded Office Paper (Mail, Coupons, Bills, etc.)
  35. Flowers
  36. Succulents / Lobby Plants
  37. Newspapers
  38. Paper Table Cloths
  39. Seafood Shells (Lobster, Crab, Shrimp etc.)
  40. Fish Bones
  41. Decorative Pumpkins and Other Squash
  42. Citrus Peels (Orange, Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit etc.)
  43. Compost Cutlery, Containers, and Dinnerware
  44. Paper Fans
  45. Latex Balloons and Gloves
  46. Bathroom Potpourri
  47. Sticky Notes
  48. Paper Straws
  49. Unwaxed and Non-Laminated Business Cards
  50. Tissues

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