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Recycling and composting food waste on matchdays is great (and encouraged!), but did you know that you can do it yourself? Making this a daily habit has lasting benefits for the planet and the people and animals that inhabit it.
Your recycling and composting efforts can:
Conserve natural resources, reducing the need to extract things like timber, water, and minerals for new products
- Reduce waste and pollution by diverting it from landfills and incinerators - preventing harmful greenhouse gas emissions.
- Boost the economy by utilizing domestic products and resources.
Build healthier soil, prevent soil erosion, conserve water, and improve plant growth in your garden and yard Visit the links below for more information on recycling and composting!
- Recycling Center Search (Recycling Center Search - Earth911.com)
- Recycling Basics (Recycling Basics and Benefits | US EPA)
- Learn How to Compost at Home (Composting At Home | US EPA)