In January, the PTA's Green Team will share ideas for keeping food waste out of landfills.
Composting is one way to keep food waste, as well as yard waste, out of landfills. 
Check out these resources to learn more about what you can do:
Calrecycle.org
https://www.calrecycle.ca.gov/organics/food
Composting 101, City of Long Beach 
http://www.longbeach.gov/lbrecycles/food-yard-waste/composting-at-home/composting-101/