Bennett Compost News Today

Philadelphia's community composting network is one of the only free compost options in the city. After years of setbacks caused by the pandemic, infestations and volunteer burnout, it's adding 12 more sites at community gardens, schools and urban farms.

The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia and the National Defense Resource Council partner on the “Food Saver Challenge.”

Philadelphia Park Officials held a ribbon cutting earlier this week for the first facility to compost food waste from recreational centers on city park land.

“Food waste from our rec centers becomes high-quality compost, adding valuable nutrients back into city soils,” one official said.

Philadelphia doesn’t have a citywide program for your compost to be picked up like recycling or trash, but there are city and private alternatives to drop-off your compost or get it picked up.

Halloween jack-o-lanterns and pumpkins can be composted at community gardens across Philadelphia. The parks and recreation department launched its long-delayed Community Composting Network earlier this year. Composting reduces food waste and greenhouse gas emissions.

This Fleisher Art Memorial wedding had a post-ceremony parade down Catharine Street in South Philly. Shannon Collins was the photographer.

From the kitchen to the closet to the backyard, this room-by-room guide will help reduce your waste footprint with tips and Philly resources.