How New York turns millions of pounds of food waste into 'black gold'
- Posted on September 11, 2025
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How New York turns millions of pounds of food waste into 'black gold'

New York City is transforming organic waste like food scraps and yard trimmings into valuable compost, dubbed "black gold," at facilities like the Staten Island Compost Facility. This initiative processes hundreds of tons of organic material daily, creating nutrient-rich compost distributed to residents and landscapers.