F&M Compost Co-Op Diverts Costs and CO2 in Lancaster

11/11/2022F&M Compost Co-Op Diverts Costs and CO2 in LancasterA Franklin & Marshall College compost initiative has evolved into a co-op saving the City of Lancaster $5,215 per year — all while diverting 16,638 pounds of food waste from the solid-waste stream each month. The Lancaster Composting Co-Ops (LCC) are a volunteer-led, community initiative enabling Lancaster residents to reduce household food waste by creating high-quality compost. Three students spent their summer evaluating and co-authoring a white paper documenting the LCC's first year in terms of cost savings and social impact.Kim O'Brien Caroline Kleis 24, Bennett Wasch 23, and Athena Kotsopriftis 25 discuss their involvement with Lancaster Composting Co-Ops. The Buchanan Park compost bin can be seen in the background.

Caroline Kleis 24, Bennett Wasch 23, and Athena Kotsopriftis 25 discuss their involvement with Lancaster Composting Co-Ops. The Buchanan Park compost bin can be seen in the background.

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