With all the wailing and hand-wringing that takes place when composting and source separation are under discussion, you'd think the topic was apocalyptic. But, in reality, the skills required to prevent contamination of the organic waste stream aren't that tough.

1. If you can do this ...
you may have what it takes to manage
the challenges of source-separation.

2. Can you stack coins
according to
monetary value?

3. Sort candies by type?

4. Pair shoes and socks?

5. Sort laundry?

6. Put eggs in a carton?

7. Pour oil in the engine
and not the gas tank?

8. Congratulations!

9. Your skill set equals the
separation and sorting
skills of a toddler,
which means...

10. you have the skills
required to identify
food waste and place it
in a separate bin
or container
for composting.

11. Please notify your local
municipal leaders
at your earliest
convenience.
Dear people in charge,
No more excuses. We’re
ready, willing and able.
Let’s get this done. Let’s
compost all organics!

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