Orange County NC Website
GENERAL STATUS <br />• U.S. is in early `growth' part of the curve <br />• 36 million tons of food waste generated /year (2012) <br />• less than 1 million tons composted 2009 (2 %) — less than 2 million tons <br />composted 2012 (5 %) <br />• As of 2012 150 curbside food organics programs, across 16 states, <br />majority in California, Washington, Minnesota <br />• Large metropolitan areas with residential programs — incl. San Francisco, <br />Seattle <br />• Large metropolitan areas considering programs — incl. NYC, Boston, <br />Baltimore..... <br />• State initiatives: Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut <br />