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WE'RE CLOSING THE FOOD LOOP

By turning thousands of pounds of food waste into compost to feed living soil throughout Detroit

We carefully craft compost at our farm using locally sourced food waste from our community and a blend of other organic matter such as leaves and wood chips. 

We’re committed to compost production not only to improve the soils on our property, but also to redirect food waste from the landfill and provide rich, quality compost to our community.

NOT SURE HOW MUCH COMPOST YOU NEED?

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WHY DOES CLOSING THE FOOD LOOP MATTER?

Diverting food waste from the landfill and creating compost with it is an effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We’re tracking in-the-moment additions to our compost piles and how that diverted waste reduces CO2 equivalent emissions.

Pile of compost material with colorful plant debris in an outdoor setting.
Two hands holding a clump of compost
Parker Jean working the compost pile at Sanctuary Farms

CO2 EQUIVALENT EMISSION REDUCTION OVER TIME

Every single week, we’re reducing the emissions of carbon dioxide, methane and other greenhouse gasses in our compost operation, represented here by a single number that takes all those emissions into account.

Check out how impactful our work has been!

MEASURING OUR IMPACT

Since we started making compost in 2021, we've accomplished the following:

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A pile of compost and tall sunflowers at Sanctuary Farms