Composting Through the Holidays: How to Cut Down on Food Waste This Season

The holidays bring joy, abundance, and togetherness—but they can also bring a surprising amount of waste. Between big family meals, festive gatherings, and all those seasonal treats, it’s easy for food scraps to pile up. Composting is a simple, sustainable way to keep waste out of the landfill while giving back to the planet.

What to Compost After a Feast

After holiday cooking and entertaining, you’ll likely have a lot of scraps that can be turned into nutrient-rich compost:

• Vegetable peels and trimmings from prepping sides and salads
• Fruit scraps like apple cores, citrus peels, and banana skins
• Coffee grounds and filters to keep you fueled for holiday mornings
• Eggshells from baking your favorite cookies or pies
• Nut shells (except walnut shells, which can be toxic to some plants)

These everyday kitchen scraps add up to make great compost material—turning what would have been waste into something useful.

What Not to Compost

Not everything left on the holiday table belongs in your compost bin. Skip these items to keep your compost healthy and odor-free:

• Meats and bones from main dishes
• Dairy products like cheese, cream, or butter
• Greasy or oily foods that slow down decomposition
• Excessive sweets—too much sugar can throw your compost off balance

By sticking to plant-based scraps, you’ll avoid attracting pests and keep your compost running smoothly.

Tools to Make It Easy

The key to successful composting during the busy holiday season is convenience. Bamboozle’s Countertop Compost Bin makes it easy to collect scraps right where you’re cooking. Its sleek, modern design fits seamlessly into any kitchen, while the hemp filter keeps odors at bay. For a more classic, country-kitchen look, the Martha Bin offers a timeless style inspired by Martha Stewart’s own home composter. It’s perfect for handling extra holiday leftovers and peelings with a touch of charm.

Small Actions, Big Difference

Composting is a small step, but during the holidays, it can make a big impact. By redirecting your kitchen scraps, you’re reducing landfill waste, cutting down on emissions, and giving back to the earth—all while keeping your home a little greener this season.

This year, let’s celebrate abundance without the waste. Composting with Bamboozle makes it easy, sustainable, and stylish.