A single lettuce can take up to 25 years to break down in landfill – but only about 1 month if it is composted.
That’s because in landfill, foods break down without the help of oxygen and decomposers like worms and slugs. This creates methane, a powerful greenhouse gas that speeds up climate change.
About one-third of what goes into household rubbish bins is food waste.
By keeping food waste out of landfill, we can:
- Cut methane emissions
- Protect the environment
- Support a more sustainable food system
Want to compost at home? Visit our website to learn how.
If you don’t have a compost bin at home, you can put all types of food waste in your green lid Food and Garden Organics bin.