The Challenge, the Campaign…

COOL 2012 is a national initiative to inspire and educate state and local jurisdictions on the importance of getting compostable organics out of the landfill. It is an outreach and education campaign that will provide tools, models, presentation materials and public policy suggestions to achieve the goal in communities around North America.

Download our COOL2012 Campaign Handout

Background on organics, landfills and climate change

• The 20-year impact of methane
• Soil health
• The climate-soil connection
• Pesticide and fertilizer use
• Organic materials:
  • Paper products
  • Yard trimmings
  • Food scraps