Food waste that ends up in tightly packed landfills cannot decompose properly. Instead, it undergoes anaerobic decomposition and releases methane—a greenhouse gas significantly more potent than carbon dioxide.

• The Wellness Benefit: Setting up a small kitchen compost bin forces us to become deeply mindful of our consumption habits, reducing impulse food buys. Using the nutrient-rich compost you generate to feed houseplants creates a rewarding, full-circle loop of life right in your living room.

• The Nature Benefit: Composting diverts organic waste from landfills, completely eliminates methane emissions from your kitchen scraps, and provides a chemical-free, natural fertilizer that replenishes and heals the soil.