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Composting is something many of us would love to do if we weren’t grossed out by the thought of keeping organic waste (ahem) in the backyard. Luckily, Compostwheels in Atlanta doesn’t mind getting their hands dirty in the name of urban sustainability. In return for your eggshells and banana peels, they produce neatly-packed, nutrient-rich soil to help make local farms thrive. Oh, and they prevent upwards of 6,000 lbs of organic waste from ending up in landfills each month. Check out the soil-making magic.