Since the start of our composting program in August of 2020 VICTORY DANCE FOODS has diverted 11,293 lbs of food waste from landfills, which is equivalent to 8067 lbs Carbon of Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduced, which according to EPA.GOV Greenhouse Gas equivalency calculator is equivalent to the carbon dioxide emissions of 2.9 passenger cars driven for one year or a total of 33,303 miles driven by an average passenger vehicle. Or alternatively the equivalent amount of carbon sequestered by 222 saplings in 10 years.
🌲 Speaking of saplings, to learn more about our partnership with One Tree Planted and membership of One Percent for the Planet head to our Sustainability page.
screenshots of the calculations using the EPA.GOV Greenhouse equivalency calculator entering in 8067 Lbs of Carbon.
Check back here quarterly to track our impact ! To learn more about our composting partner visit The Urban Canopy They do both residential and commercial composting throughout Chicago !