Compost (and keep food waste out of landfills!)

From ReFed.org "In 2023, 31% of all food in the U.S. went unsold or uneaten-and most of that ended up as waste."

According to The Natural Resources Defense Council (nrdc.org), "Household food waste accounts for 40 to 50 percent of all food wasted in the United States."

But fear not Williamstown residents. There is so much we can do in our literal and proverbial backyards to make a difference!

Local ways to make a difference...

1. Backyard composting.

   Check out these YouTube videos by Pure Living for Life and Growit Buildit for simple tips to backyard composting. A reminder that backyard composting works best without meat or dairy items as these items could attract critters and require a hot compost style (here is a useful HOT COMPOST PDF GUIDE) to break down quickly.

   

   
   

   

   
   

2. Sign up at Energize Williamstown.

   This website is an initiative by the town's Cool Committee, where you can sign up to commit to and learn more about how to implement 8 eco-friendly actions, one of which is composting. Join your neighbors in making a difference!

3. Consider joining Williamstown Composts.

   Offering several options and guides to compost opportunities in the area, including Transfer Station drop-off of all organics food items (transfer station decal required).

4. Compost at the Milne!

   Our library is happy to partner with Second Chance Composting in hopes of becoming more sustainable. Second Chance Composting's program is free through the David & Joyce Milne Public Library but space is limited. Membership registration is required.

5. Learn more about our efforts at The David & Joyce Milne Public Library Sustainability page!