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Create Composting Systems that Transform All Organic Waste into Fertile Soil

Organic waste comprises 30% of landfill contents, generating methane emissions while agriculture depletes soil fertility. The challenge is developing efficient composting systems that transform all organic waste into high-quality soil amendments. Barriers include lack of composting infrastructure, odor and pest concerns, and limited markets for compost products. Without organic waste recycling, landfills continue emitting greenhouse gases while agricultural soils lose fertility, requiring synthetic fertilizers. Success could eliminate organic waste from landfills, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and provide millions of tons of natural fertilizer annually, closing the nutrient loop between cities and farms.

Applied Sciences, Sustainable Farming, Regenerative Agriculture