It is clear that our food system as it stands is not serving all people in an equitable way. Furthermore, as climate change effects grow increasingly severe, it is critical that we recognize areas of change to best increase the resiliency of communities. The concept of the circular economy presents a unique opportunity to not only utilize massive sources of disposed waste as nutrients, but can also serve to bolster the growth of small-scale agriculture efforts, with a valuable implication on improving food security and food sovereignty.