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In the kitchens and cafes of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC)\u2019s Durham campus, Chef Michael Mahony and his team are busy turning one person\u2019s trash into another person\u2019s treasure. Every scrap of food waste in the kitchen is destined for composting. Be it vegetable peels or unsold sandwiches, all food waste from food prep and unsold food is weighed and then added to our compost bins.<\/p>\n

For the past two and a half years, Blue Cross NC has partnered with CompostNow to divert over 12,000 pounds of food waste from the landfill. Let\u2019s take a look at how food scraps become the compost we donate to our partners at the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle and the Alliance Medical Ministry!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What is Composting?<\/h2>\n

Composting is a natural process that relies on bacteria and fungi to break down organic material into nutrient-rich compost. This \u201cblack gold\u201d offers a wealth of benefits:<\/p>\n