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This resolution proclaims the first full week of May 2025 as "Composting Awareness Week" in Rhode Island, highlighting the significant environmental benefits of composting. The resolution explains that composting involves recycling organic materials like food scraps, yard trimmings, and paper products into a nutrient-rich mixture that improves soil health and plant growth. It details the multiple ecological advantages of composting, including reducing water usage by up to 30 percent, minimizing the need for chemical fertilizers and pesticides, and diverting approximately 30 percent of waste from landfills. The resolution also emphasizes composting's role in carbon sequestration, greenhouse gas reduction, and potential climate change prevention. Additionally, it encourages all Rhode Islanders to start composting and calls on the Governor and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management to observe the week with appropriate activities and programs. The resolution concludes by directing the Secretary of State to send certified copies of the resolution to the Governor and the Department of Environmental Management Director.

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