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This resolution declares the week of May 4 through May 10, 2025 as "Compost Awareness Week" in the State of Illinois, highlighting the significant environmental and community benefits of composting. The resolution emphasizes that composting is an effective waste reduction strategy, with organic materials comprising 30-40 percent of landfill waste, and explains that composting can include materials like yard trimmings, food scraps, and manures. It underscores the environmental advantages of composting, such as reducing water consumption by over 30 percent, conserving water during drought or flooding, decreasing dependence on chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and reducing erosion. The resolution also notes that composting creates green jobs, supports sustainable infrastructure, and for the 2025 event, carries the theme "Sustainable Communities Begin With Compost!" The document aims to raise awareness about the importance of composting in creating healthier food systems, supporting soil health, and contributing to a more sustainable world.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=195&GAID=18&DocTypeID=HR&SessionID=114&GA=104