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Recovery of waste organics Make nutrients in organic wastes available to people, soil organisms, plants [Examples] Distribute excess prepared food to institutions or agricultural users; compost food scraps, non-recyclable paper, yard debris; transport, some handling needed [GHG Outcome] Avoids or reduces GHGs from disposal (in particular, methane from decomposition of organics in landfill), sequesters carbon in soil [Other Benefits] 
Makes food available for people or animals, provides soil-building compost for landscaping and gardening, avoids or reduces disposal cost, avoids non-GHG pollutants from disposal
Climate Smart Waste Management - NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation