Much of the solid waste we produce every day is bio matter that can be composted rather than sent to landfills.

If even a small portion of us (say 10 or 20%) started composting we could reduce our waste stream by hundreds of pounds a week and generate useful compost that could be used on our grounds.

How would it work?  There are a number of ways to set up composting programs, and contrary to what you might think the process does not have to be smelly or attract vermin.

WE would probably have to consult with an expert on the matter, but most likely, participating cooperators would have a sealed bucket in their house that they would store food wast scraps in.  We would empt this bucket periodically in a composting machine or specially designed container.

The concept of freecycling is pretty simple:

As Freecycle.org states:

Our mission is to build a worldwide gifting movement that reduces waste, saves precious resources & eases the burden on our landfills while enabling our members to benefit from the strength of a larger community.

When you want to find a new home for something -- whether it's a chair, a fax machine, piano, or an old door -- you simply send an e-mail offering it to members of your Freecycle group.