From the Hewitt Earth Committee:
Out of the 31.1 million tons of food waste generated nationally in 2005, only 2.2% (.68 million tons) was recovered for composting.
Source: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/nonhaz/municipal/pubs/msw06.pdf
From the Hewitt Earth Committee:
Out of the 31.1 million tons of food waste generated nationally in 2005, only 2.2% (.68 million tons) was recovered for composting.
Source: http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/nonhaz/municipal/pubs/msw06.pdf