As spring gardening season begins in Athens-Clarke County, some residents are rethinking what happens to their food scraps.
Food waste makes up a large portion of what ends up in landfills, where it breaks down without oxygen and produces methane, a powerful greenhouse gas. While composting offers an alternative, it is still not widely practiced in many communities.
In Athens, options exist for residents looking to reduce their waste, but awareness and everyday habits can make composting feel unfamiliar or inconvenient.
Athens resident Lily Kate Akins has made composting part of her routine, even while living in an apartment. She keeps a small compost bin in her kitchen next to her recycling, making it easy to separate food scraps daily. For her, it’s a simple change that can make a noticeable difference.
Ansley Kelly is a junior majoring in journalism and minoring in design and media at the University of Georgia.
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