#composting

#composting

Aiyer, who leads the Rotary Club of Cupertino's fruit harvesting pilot program in collaboration with hunger and homelessness nonprofit West Valley Community Services, has harvested more than 850 pounds of fresh fruit since the idea came to life last spring. Her team of roughly 10 volunteers has picked fruit three times from residents who offer their trees to the program, including lemons, oranges and plums.

Composting has transitioned from a niche practice into a regular part of city life in the U.S., with cities like New York adopting mandatory composting.

Taking agricultural waste seriously means redefining it as a valuable resource rather than a burden, leading to innovative uses such as composting, which turns waste into nutrient-rich soil.