“Compost isn’t ideal because it’s still waste, but it’s a better form of waste than the garbage,”
This direct quote from Hockley-Harrison shows how not all sustainable options are equal, composting being a great example since it is inherently still just waist. she continues on with "Doing a little research ...at the very least, your cupcakes aren’t releasing greenhouse gases from the landfill." solidifying the fact that composting , while still better, does no better then just tossing it.