In an age where each new day is another countdown to global warming, recycling might be our last hope. Since the beginning of humanity, we as consumers have always relied on the earth for its natural resources, as is the case today for our non-biodegradable products. The essential pathway for our natural resources is to be composted into the earth's soil as a source of nutrients, as it did for us in our bodies. As for non-biodegradable products, their creation is for our convenience and for this reason alone. We must therefore take responsibility for recycling them before they further harm the health of our planet and its inhabitants. According to CleanAir.Org, “…Americans throw away enough paper and plastic cups, forks, and spoons to circle the equator about 300 times.” Due to the increasing pressure from our polluted planet, steps must be taken towards recycling and composting to support a “greener” future. One of the fundamental steps in maintaining the earth's soil is the process of composition. Composting is a natural process of breaking down organic matter into high-quality amendments in a controlled environment. According to SustainableProducts.Org, “…(compostable products) break down into carbon dioxide, water, inorganic compounds and biomass at a rate consistent with that of known compostable materials. » This process has many benefits for the land, water and air which will affect the environment in which we will live. Besides saving our soil from toxic chemical fertilizers, composting also promotes higher yields of agricultural crops. A broad global campaign to encourage composting is growing in areas such as “…A wide variety of foodservice operations ranging from table service restaurants to universities and hospitals…… middle of paper…. ... Works Cited" Are all your recycling efforts worth it? Cleveland OH local news, breaking news, sports and weather - Cleveland.com. Internet. August 01, 2011. "Composting for the Homeowner." Internet. August 1, 2011. “Does it cost more to recycle a plastic bottle than to make a new one?” Scienceline Internet line. August 1, 2011. “FAQ: Why choose compostable products for catering? | Sustainable Plastics? » Welcome | Sustainable Plastics? Internet. "The History of Recycling - RecyclingCenters.org." .org. Internet. August 01, 2011. “Recycling is more important as landfills decrease - IMCOM HQ. » Internet. August 1, 2011. “The true cost of recycling. » News, information and resources on disability - Disabled world. Internet. August 1. 2011