Compostable Los Angeles

MISSION

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.

STORY

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.

VISION

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.