Reducing and Diverting Waste

Currently, everything we create, use, grow, and eat needs a place to go when we're done with it. Some materials, like plastic, can take generations to break down, while others, like food, release harmful GHGs into the air when they do. But if we find other ways to deal with waste—like recycling, composting, and reducing how much we make—we can have a positive impact, release less GHG, save natural resources, and create more jobs and economic opportunities.