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This senate resolution designates the week of May 5th through May 12th as "Composting Awareness Week in the State of Rhode Island" and highlights the significant environmental benefits of composting. The resolution explains that compost is a nutrient-rich mixture of organic materials like food scraps, yard trimmings, and paper products that can improve soil health, reduce water usage, and minimize the need for chemical fertilizers. By recognizing composting's importance, the resolution emphasizes how this practice can help address climate change by diverting waste from landfills, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and sequestering carbon in soil. The resolution also references existing state legislation, such as the 2021 Act on Climate and a law requiring large food waste generators to recycle organic materials, to underscore Rhode Island's commitment to sustainability. Additionally, the resolution encourages businesses and individuals to engage in composting and directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to the Governor.

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