Philadelphia Residents Turn Trash to Dirt
Find out what hundreds of Philadelphians are doing to keep their trash out of landfills.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in 2010 Americans generated about 250 million tons of trash. Out of that 250 million tons of trash, about 34.1 percent was recycled or composted. Composting is important because it keeps organic solid waste out of landfills where it turns into methane, a potent greenhouse gas. Composting in the City Composting can be a challenge if you live in the city, an apartment, or don't have a backyard. To help make it easier to go green, Bennett Compost offers a unique service. The Philadelphia company has been offering a compost pick-up service to Philadelphia residents since July 2009. Currently, more than 450 residents take advantage of this service which provides a 5 gallon compost …
