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compost

[kom-pohst] / ˈkɒm poʊst /
NOUN
organic fertilizer
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And for Michael, who loves gardening and growing flowers, it is collecting food waste for compost.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Last week, we reported on technology that turns loved ones into compost after death.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Stewart opted out of the burial/cremation dichotomy, saying she wanted to become compost.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2025

SB 1383 requires that 75% of organic waste be diverted away from landfills by the end of the year and instead turned into compost.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 16, 2025

“Dr. P and I are starting a neighborhood compost project.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison




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