Introducing President Michel Carnevale. 11 hour raceadvocates for sustainability and ocean health with solutions designed to create a more inclusive future. Michelle recently contributed an article to Earth911. How composting can help create a healthier ocean. Although it is a growing industry, composting services are still available in too few cities across the United States. According to 2023 report According to the Environmental Protection Agency, only 5% of food waste was composted in 2019, the last year for which the government has data. but From garden waste to compostable packaging, many non-food materials can be returned to the soil through healthy, renewable programs. In recent yearsaccess to composting services increased by 65%, According to Environment America.
Groundwater, composting, and the ocean connection need to become more widely understood. Michelle explains how healthy soil contributes coolera cleaner sea. 11th Hour Racing encourages Northeastern residents to find and use composting services and raises awareness through sailing competitions and the many programs it supports. To learn more about the organization and find local composting options in the Northeast, visit: https://11thhourracing.org/closer/
