As a community based non-profit, we support a healthy transition where food is never wasted, but returned to the soil for the next cycle of life. Cooperatively with a diverse network of partners within LA County, we co-create spaces for local compost access and engagement, restorative practices, and…
Reduce Food Waste to FightClimate Change California is experiencing a climate crisis which includes record-breaking temperatures, longer fire seasons, extreme droughts, and rising sea levels. These extreme weather events are partly caused by decomposed organic material such as food and yard debris in…
MISSION COMPOSTABLE IS A COMMUNITY COMPOST COMPANY WHOSE MISSION IS TO CLOSE THE LOOP IN OUR FOOD SYSTEMS BY TRANSFORMING FORMER 'WASTE' INTO FUTURE NUTRIENTS, BY ENCOURAGING ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND BY PROVIDING TRANSPARENCY AROUND FOOD SYSTEMS IN LOS ANGELES. Our emphasis is on empowering local…
Established in January 2022, the TAWA Compost Food Rescue project is rapidly growing and driven by a clear mission. We're dedicated to reducing food waste by composting and rescuing edible items that would otherwise end up in landfills. Around 40% of the food we process is redistributed for human consumption…
LA Compost began in 2013 with the collective efforts of volunteers, friends and family. We wanted communities to see how far their organic material was traveling and the harmful effects it had on the environment. In the beginning, our collection crew rode bikes with trailers that allowed them to haul…