‘The multi-pronged approach — grassroots community outreach, school programming, business technical assistance, and building community-based collection and processing infrastructure — is not only essential to achieving our food waste diversion goals, but also facilitates the countless other community benefits that come from people connecting with their food, their soil, and their neighbors.’ This story was originally published in EcoRI News, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — When it comes to diverting waste and increasing composting, the city is putting its money where its mouth is, and asking residents to help. The capital city, supported by a $255,850 U.S. Department … Continue reading Providence Steps Up Efforts to Divert Food Waste and Boost Composting