Why most composting programs reject meat scraps
In short: While composting prevents millions of tons of food waste from entering landfills, many programs strictly prohibit meat. This video explores the scientific reasons behind this limitation and whether there are ways to overcome it.
The video examines the specific challenges meat introduces to the composting process, investigating why these scraps are often excluded from widespread composting initiatives despite the growing accessibility of composting technology.
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