"The project called the "Everglades Earth Cycle" is the first large-scale compost program in the county sponsored by a local government."
"It really has fostered a sense of environmental responsibility in our community," said Shannon del Prado, a Pinecrest council member."
"Food scraps from the Pinecrest Library drop-off location are dumped into a composting truck on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Pinecrest, Florida."
"The village has already collected 90,000 pounds of food waste in just one year."
The village of Pinecrest launched the Everglades Earth Cycle, a pilot project converting food scraps into nutrient-rich compost for the Miccosukee Tribe. Funded by a $400,000 USDA grant, this is the first significant compost initiative from a local government in Miami-Dade County. In just a year, Pinecrest collected 90,000 pounds of food waste from three drop-off sites, aiming to expand the program. This initiative highlights a growing community responsibility towards environmental sustainability by turning waste into a valuable resource for gardening.
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