What started as a grassroots effort to make composting more accessible has grown into a movement of individuals, businesses, and organizations committed to sustainable waste solutions. We believe that small, collective actions lead to big environmental impacts, and we’re here to make composting a seamless part of daily life.
Compostable is a community compost company whose mission is to close the loop in our food systems by transforming former 'waste' into future nutrients, by encouraging environmental justice, and by providing transparency around food systems in los angeles.
Our emphasis is on empowering local activations, relationships, and communities through education and partnerships that aim to regenerate the balance of earth now and seven generations ahead of us.
By providing simple, scalable solutions for individuals, businesses, and events, we aim to transform food 'waste' into a resource that enriches our soil, reduces greenhouse gases, and builds a more sustainable future.
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When compostable's founder, monique figueiredo, moved to los angeles, she wanted to continue composting just as she had been doing in her backyard in boston. there was only one big problem: she had no idea where to start.
Without an outdoor space or community composting bin in her complex, she was left with researching a service on her own. That experience left her feeling inspired to start a compost pickup service that was simple and accessible. This would become Compostable! Monique launched the company in June 2019 and flew solo for seven months before bringing her first employee.
...is a world where composting becomes more common than recycling, and where organic waste is valued, not discarded.
We envision a future where every event, workplace, production, and household plays a role in regenerating the planet—one compost bin at a time.
We see Compostable affording people the opportunity to reduce their food waste despite any personal obstacles they may face, such as limited space, busy schedules, or personal discomfort.
We want every member to feel part of a community, part of the solution, and connected to something positive and large. Compostable aims to enable people to take action on critical environmental issues, such as climate change, soil degradation, community self-reliance, and environmental justice.
“Everything is a resource for something else. In nature, the waste of one system becomes food for another. This is the goal of the cradle to cradle approach: creating a cyclical process instead of a linear one – eliminating waste altogether.”
- William McDonough
