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Do you have leftover food that has gone bad or will go bad anytime soon?
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Composting
Compost is organic material that can be utilized for gardening or donated to local organizations. Composting helps us keep food waste out of landfills where they would contribute to greenhouse gases.

There are three types of composting material:
  1. Browns: dead leaves, branches, and twigs.
  2. Greens: grass clippings, vegetable waste, fruit scraps, and coffee grounds.
  3. Water: having the right proportions of water, greens, and browns is important for compost development.
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What if I don't use soil at home?
  • Many organizations take compost donations from local community members.
  • You can easily look for places accepting these donations by searching for "compost drop off locations near me" on the internet.
  • When donating compost, make sure to read about any specifc guidelines that the organization might have for donations.
  • If you can't find any organizations near you, ask neighbors and friends who might own backyard gardens.
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Recipes
Have you ever overestimated the amount of groceries you would need for the week? Check out the recipe ideas below for ways to deal with large amounts of overripe produce!

For overripe fruit, try:
  • Baking bread or pie! Overripe fruit are great for sweetness and work well as pie fillings or in bread, such as banana bread.
  • Making fruit jams! The mushy texture of overripe fruit that might make it not ideal to eat makes it perfect for jams.
  • Blending them into a smoothie! Smoothies are great for using up large amounts of overripe fruit, as well as veggies.
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For overripe veggies, try:
  • Making soup or stew! Combine overripe veggies with stock and spices to create a hearty meal. Overripe veggies work great in stews or when pureed into soups.
  • Pickling vegetables! Pickled onions, cucumbers, radishes, and others work well as side dishes to eat with your favorite meal. Pickling veggies also helps preserve them for longer.
  • Making vegetable chips! You can get rid of the mushy texture of overripe veggies by drying them out in an oven to create crispy, healthy chips.