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Despite the overwhelming data, the issue remains understated in conversations about sustainability. Unlike plastic, which can take centuries to decompose, food waste can easily be recycled back into the soil through composting. Composting enriches the soil, enhancing its ability to grow more food. However, many people may not think they have the capacity for composting in their current living situations. Fortunately, there are numerous ways to repurpose food scraps before tossing them.
Clever Ways to Make Use of Food Scraps
1. Eggshells
Eggshells are extremely versatile. They can be ground into a powder and added to smoothies as a calcium supplement, or, if you raise chickens, you can feed them back to your birds for the same nutritional benefit.