 For agriculture, the state has a lofty goal to reduce organic waste in landfills by 75% by next year. According to CalRecycle, organic waste in landfills currently emits 20% of the state's methane, which is 84 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Ackerman just received a $10 million grant to help communities turn more of their yard and food waste into compost so it is kept out of landfills.