Kitchen Reduces Waste by Composting

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06.18.2009 --

DCCK Local Foods Intern Elsie (blue jacket) helps unload the vegetable waste.

DC Central Kitchen recently began an initiative to compost with the help of Clagett Farm in Upper Marlboro, MD. Since October 2008, Clagett Farm has donated over 4,000 pounds of fresh produce.

As Clagett Farm continues to provide the Kitchen with increased amounts of fresh produce and volunteer opportunities for gleaners, our new composting partnership is a great way for us to reciprocate: the Kitchen donates one trashcan full of vegetable waste to Clagett Farm's compost pile every two weeks.

Our composting efforts allow our goals in sustainability to go full circle, providing an eco-friendly purpose for the huge quantities of vegetable waste generated as a result of our Co-op Shift and the increase in fresh produce now used in our meals for our clients.

"By composting our vegetable waste, we are staying true to our goal of using every resource available. We are also giving back to a loyal donor," comments Jamie Schuman, Manager of Partner Relations at DC Central Kitchen.

Composting also fits well with DC Central Kitchen's other green activities, such as donating our used cooking oil and recycling.

Special thanks to Clagett Farm, a great partner who makes environmentally sustainable practices a priority!