Restaurants That Compost

As restaurants across the country become increasingly eco-conscious (with farm-to-table practically being expected at a certain caliber of restaurant) a new breed of green restaurants is emerging: those that compost. This so-called “table-to-farm” movement is growing as companies specializing in restaurant waste composting are springing up across the country to deal with the mounds of uneaten food that inevitably end up in the trash. Food waste is not only expensive for restaurants (who often pay to have it hauled to landfills), but is also taxing on the environment. Composting companies provide a savvy solution to both of these issues and give new life to restaurant refuse by turning it into mineral-rich soil. San Francisco and Seattle have pioneered restaurant composting programs and we are excited to see the movement gain momentum elsewhere. [AP]