Depending on environmental conditions and what you add to the pile, composting can take months to a year to break down into a usable form. Composting it is a great option, but not everyone has a home with space to accommodate a traditional compost bin. In fact, the EPA estimates that 42.8 million tons of food waste ended up in landfills or combustion facilities in 2018, the most recent year for which we have data.īut reducing food waste isn’t always easy. From banana peels to spoiled leftovers, it adds up more quickly than you might think. It’s a sad fact, but food waste is a major issue around the world. The Vitamix FoodCycler is also great, for about $100 less. Treehugger's Best Overall is Lomi by Pela.
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