“If climate action started from preschool to policymakers, we would see rapid-fire change.”
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Climate change feels massive, but sometimes the most powerful solutions are local—and right beneath our feet. Tracie Troxler, founder of Sunshine Community Compost, teamed up with the Climate Adaptation Center (CAC) to spotlight a simple, potent tool: composting.
In the Gulf Region, a region vulnerable to hurricanes, rising seas, and extreme weather, climate adaptation isn’t optional—it’s urgent. Food scraps left in landfills release methane, a potent greenhouse gas. But composting transforms waste into soil-enriching treasure, reducing emissions, storing carbon, and strengthening plant life that buffers against storms and floods.
Organizations like Sunshine Community Compost and the CAC are leading the charge. Troxler explains how interconnected composting efforts can spark cultural change—from preschool education to policy innovation. “It’s a beautiful feedback loop,” she says, where every banana peel saved from landfill is a step toward a safer climate.
The Climate Adaptation Center amplifies these grassroots victories, helping communities understand the climate risks they face and take actionable steps. Supporting CAC means expanding these success stories across more neighborhoods—and planting seeds of resilience everywhere.
This project shows how adaptation isn’t just about bracing for impact; it’s about building opportunity. Healthier soils mean healthier plants, stronger food systems, and resilient communities ready for tomorrow’s challenges.
You can fuel this movement. Every donation to the CAC powers more adaptation projects, more education, and more climate-smart solutions like community composting. By supporting CAC, you’re not just reacting to climate risk—you’re investing in a thriving future.
Together, we can turn local actions into global change.