NE Valley Times

"Kiss the Ground,” a documentary that explores the potential of soil regeneration in combatting climate change and preserving the planet, will be screened in Scottsdale on February 8th. The film delves into the idea of diverting the 60 billion pounds of mineral-rich food materials that end up in landfills each year in the United States and transforming them into compost.

Scottsdale Community College will host two screenings of the documentary, from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the Language and Communications building, room LC-383. In between the showings, attendees will have the opportunity to take a tour of the Center for Native and Urban Wildlife.

The concept of soil regeneration is not new to Scottsdale. Last year, the city collaborated with Recycled City to launch a pilot program aimed at diverting food waste from the Community Design Studio to the organization's farm, where it is composted and used to grow produce. The resulting produce is then made available for purchase, completing the full-circle of the organization's service.

Scottsdale Councilwoman Solange Whitehead emphasized the city's commitment to educating residents about reducing food waste and leading by example. She stated, "Oftentimes, simple changes can make a big difference. By adopting efficient food practices and reducing residential food waste, we can conserve resources, mitigate pollution and greenhouse gases, save money, and alleviate hunger."

The documentary "Kiss the Ground" offers an opportunity to learn more about the soil regeneration movement and its potential in addressing climate change. Those interested can register to attend the screenings and gain insight into the importance of soil preservation and sustainable food practices.

To further explore the issue of food waste and composting in Scottsdale, and to learn about the actions the city is taking to tackle residential food waste, readers are encouraged to seek additional information.

Soil regeneration presents a promising solution to combat climate change and preserve the Earth. As individuals and communities become more aware of the impact of food waste and the potential of composting, initiatives like the pilot program in Scottsdale and documentary screenings serve as catalysts for change. Through education and action, the adoption of efficient food practices and the reduction of residential food waste can contribute to resource conservation, pollution and greenhouse gas mitigation, cost savings, and the alleviation of hunger.