Getting to Green: Minnesota's energy future

Food waste composting is cooking in Minnesota — and helping curb climate change

a garbage truck dumps a load
A truck unloads organic compost materials at the Glacial Ridge compost facility on April 25.
Dan Gunderson | MPR News

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Americans waste a lot of food. Dumped in a landfill, that food contributes to production of climate-warming methane gas. Minnesota officials are trying to significantly reduce the amount of food tossed in the garbage.