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From rainwater to food, efforts to reuse finite resources in Southern Arizona
Jul 12, 2024
Discover the City of Tucson's food cycle program, citywide composting efforts, and water conservation initiatives in Southern Arizona. Learn about innovative techniques like using greywater and rainwater for gardening, composting toilets, and recycling finite resources to promote sustainability and waste reduction in the region.
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- City of Tucson composts food waste, partnering with Compost Cats for community gardens.
- Watershed Management Group promotes rainwater harvesting for sustainable water management practices in Arizona.
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City of Tucson's Food Cycle Program and Compost Production
The City of Tucson has implemented a food cycle program that focuses on reusing food waste through composting. Partnering with the University of Arizona's Compost Cats, the city produces compost at the Lorealis Sustainability Campus, donating over 130 tons to various community and school gardens. In addition to composting food waste from local businesses, the program has expanded to include residential food waste collection, emphasizing the importance of proper waste segregation to avoid contamination.
