Talkin' Trash Ep. 5 Part 1 | How to Reduce Food Waste on Kaua‘i

Aloha and welcome to Talkin' Trash—your local guide to waste reduction on Kaua‘i! In this episode, hosts Max Richardson and Allison Fraley sit down with Rebecca Major from Compost Kaua‘i to talk all things food waste: how much we throw away, how we can prevent it, and what happens when we compost instead of sending food to the landfill.You'll learn: ✅ The average family throws away $2,000 in food waste each year ✅ Practical tips to reduce waste and save money ✅ How Compost Kaua‘i’s curbside pickup service began just before the pandemic ✅ Backyard composting tips and county resources available for free ✅ Why local composting matters for a more sustainable Kaua‘iWhether you’re composting in your backyard or looking for someone to handle it for you, this conversation offers down-to-earth advice and local solutions you can start using today.🌱 Stay inspired, stay informed—and as always, stay trashy! 📍 Learn more: https://www.kauai.gov/recyclingSend us Fan Mail Support the showInstagram • Facebook • Youtube • TikTok