Composting Has Climate Benefits But May Spread Harmful Pollutants to Farmland

New research warns that large-scale composting of food waste, while beneficial for the climate, could introduce harmful pollutants to farmland. The study suggests that a nationwide rollout of composting programmes comes with a significant catch that must be addressed. Scientists say the climate benefits and contamination risks need to be carefully balanced before wide implementation.

Do the climate benefits of composting outweigh the risk of farmland contamination?

Gizmodo · 9h ago · Source ↗

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