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YOUR FIRST COMPOST PROJECT? You’ve read about composting, recycling, and saving the planet. But you're doubtful anything you do can really make a difference. Composting your kitchen scraps instead of letting them sit for decades in a landfill (they don’t decompose when they’re buried) is an easy first step. COMPOSTING IN A NUTSHELL Composting can be done on a massive scale. Some companies create huge piles, called windrows, of composting materials. But composting is also a low-tech operation that works well on a patio or in a backyard. Before you start sorting and saving kitchen waste figure out which composting method you’re going to try. Here are a few options Worm bin - very easy, compact, and fast. The worms do all the work. Every worm bin has directions. There is also a wonderful book “Worms Eat My Garbage” by Mary Appelhoff. First published in 1993 with many updates, it's still the best book for beginners. Compost pile - easy, convenient, not as fast, you have to do some work. But not much. A compost pile has to have greens (your kitchen scraps, including coffee grounds) and browns (leaves, cardboard, paper, broken up twigs) layered or mixed with more browns than greens. A compost pile is an art and a science. You need enough browns to cover the greens, so your pile doesn’t attract insects or critters. You need to enclose your pile somehow. I use T-posts and chicken wire. But you could use any discarded wood, plywood, or pallets, this is the creative side of composting. Whatever is handy. You need to leave one side open or hinged so you can turn your compost occasionally. Check out YouTube videos for more specifics. Compost bin. These are usually plastic, but more are being made with recycled materials. They look tidier in an urban landscape. Whatever you decide, be sure and get your family involved. Remember you’re helping the environment while creating rich soil for your garden beds or potted plants. #makecompostmainstream

Simply Explained: Composting Basics → Compost Happens! → by Lorne Michael Cousins Composting: Nature's Ultimate Recycling Trick Think of home composting as helping nature level up its recycling game. It's all about turning kitchen scraps, leaves, and stuff from your yard into super-powered fertilizer. We're not just talking about tossing things in a pile – it's a process with its own little ecosystem. Meet the Cleanup Crew Your compost bin is like a tiny world packed with hardworking superheroes. You've got bacteria, fungi, worms, and all sorts of critters – the ultimate waste disposal team. They break down your scraps into a dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling stuff that plants absolutely love. Brown + Green = Gardening Gold The trick with composting is getting the mix right. You need "browns" (dry stuff lik... → Full Article: https://lnkd.in/gs6DHRAj #Essentials #Explained #Lifestyle #Composting #SustainabilityDirectory

♻️ Compostable bags contribute significantly to waste reduction. Households using these bags divert 30% more organic material from landfills, turning waste into valuable compost. This not only reduces the burden on landfills but also lowers waste management costs and provides nutrient-rich compost for agriculture and gardening. Compostable bags are vital to achieving the Vic Government's objective of 80% diversion from landfill by 2030 and halving the volume of organic materials going to landfill by 2030. Discover how compostable bags are making a difference in our communities: https://lnkd.in/gXexJe-H Stand with us. Sign the petition to stop the ban today! https://lnkd.in/gER7tfQP #WasteReduction #Compost #SustainableFuture #FOGO #CircularEconomy #RecyclingVictoria #VicGov

How do you recycle an old plant pot? Click below to find out 9 cool uses for an old plant pot. #Sustainability #plant #cool #Environment #recycle https://lnkd.in/eRKYPdfq

🌱 Celebrate World Soil Day with backyard composting! Today, on World Soil Day, let's recognize the crucial role of healthy soil in our ecosystem. Did you know that composting can significantly enhance soil health and contribute to sustainable soil management? Our blog post explores the importance of soil, the transformative power of compost, and how you can contribute to a healthier environment right from your backyard. Discover the environmental benefits of composting, learn about the GEOBIN® Composter's role in reducing landfill waste, and get tips on integrating compost into various soil types. Whether you're a municipality, business, or environmentally conscious individual, join us in our journey toward healthier soil and a greener planet. Dig into the blog post: https://lnkd.in/gaMg5gJc #WorldSoilDay #SoilDay #composting #CompostBin

Overcoming Urban Composting Blues : City dwellers, rejoice! Composting isn't just for sprawling backyards. As long as you cook, and generate organic waste, you can create nutrient-rich compost right in your apartment. Let's tackle those lurking doubts head-on and transform you into a composting champion. 🍁Myth: My Apartment is Too Small.   All you need is a tiny corner, out of direct sunlight. Think under the sink, a cabinet, or even a balcony nook. 🍁Myth: Composting Stinks! Not if you do it right! A balanced mix of "browns"and "greens" keeps odor at bay. 🍁Myth: Fruit Flies Will Invade. The same brown-and-green balance keeps these pesky flies. 🍁Myth: I Don't Want Worms Wriggling Around. Vermicomposting, with its lovely worms, is a fantastic option for apartments! It's efficient and odorless and these little guys turn your waste into black gold super-fast! 🍁Myth: Learning to Compost is Hard. No, It's not! You don’t have to learn from scratch. We can start simple and adjust as you go. 🍁Myth: Composting Attracts Big Rodents. Properly maintained compost bins with tight lids won't attract unwanted guests. 🍁Myth: Composting Takes Too Much Time. It requires minimal effort. Just toss in your scraps, occasionally add some browns, a little bit of water, and give it a quick stir from time to time. 🍁Myth: Composting with my daily chores will be too much to handle. On the contrary, it is a very self-rewarding journey. Witnessing food scraps transform into nutrient-rich compost is very heartening to see. You will be hopelessly in love with the sweet smelling Compost. Composting: A Tiny Act, Big Impact 🎯 Composting is your small yet significant way of combating climate change. 🎯 While the world awaits political solutions, we can take action now. 🎯 Don't wait – dive into the world of composting today! It's easier than you think, and the rewards are endless. Join the composting revolution! Composting to Care, 🍀 Prita Panicker #compostingqueen #sustainabilityadvocate #makecompostingmainstream #Linkathonchallenge

Week 114: Summary 9 Weeks 41-44 In honor of two years worth of weekly environmental and sustainability posts, we’re spending some time summarizing previous posts, but if any topics come up that you’re interested in don’t hesitate to reach out! Week 41: Water: Where does it go? What does it do? - Level 2: Spot It Each time a green space is cleared and developed, pervious land becomes impervious land. This becomes relevant during rain storms. When nature covers an area not only does it help absorb the water as it falls, but it catches water as it flows past, holding the water in leaves and roots to slow its flow and absorb over time. When we replace nature with houses and roads storms can lead to serious flooding. Some solutions: Pervious pavers Rain gardens  Bioretention facilities The point of these gardens and retention facilities is to absorb water that would otherwise run off and cause flooding. And if you’re developing some land, or looking to spruce up your backyard this summer, consider adding one of these facilities to the property!  Week 42: Litter - Clean up after yourself It sounds simple, but it’s important: When going outside we must clean up after ourselves.  Please keep an eye on what you bring outside, and make sure that every item and wrapper ends up either in a trash/recycling bin. Advanced: Pick up one piece of litter that isn’t yours each time you go outside. Bonus tip: run your washing machine on cold cycles, it saves a lot of energy, and will reduce the cost of your electricity at the end of the month. Week 43: Composting - Level 1: Definitions Composting is magical, wonderful, and by far the most eco friendly way to dispose of trash. Composting is a method of disposing of waste that can ‘easily’ decompose, including: any part of fruits or veggies, many paper products that are used for food, wooden utensils, bamboo utensils, etc. Compost takes waste that would otherwise sit, rotting, in a landfill, and instead reintroduces it to the environment so that it can decompose into new, nutrient rich soil. Some cities will collect and dispose of your compost, and if they don’t there are other options like starting a compost pit in your own backyard. EPA link for composting at home: https://lnkd.in/gd3sce7q Week 44: Composting - Level 2: Does my town compost? While a quick google search should give you the answer, I have attached links for a few states and cities. New York State Compost Sites: https://lnkd.in/guZxFQWN  NYC Compost Sites: https://lnkd.in/guCk9xZn New Jersey Compost Sites/Companies:  https://lnkd.in/gk_TzxUA  Florida Compost Sites/Companies:  https://lnkd.in/g_iSSMFP  Chicago Sites: https://lnkd.in/g8GymF5E Best, Madison Fischman Civil and Environmental Engineer

Right now, most food and yard waste is sent to landfills. Without the proper environment to be composted, they rot, releasing methane and carbon dioxide in the process. Composting is a way to minimize those methane emissions, but it does a lot more than that. Read here 👇🌏 https://lnkd.in/dwh3RfpJ #composting #compost #zerowaste #foodwaste #sustainability #sustainable #gardening #sustainableliving #recycle #ecofriendly #compostbin #organicwaste #garden #vermicomposting #zerowasteliving #zerofoodwaste #organicrecycling #environment #recycling #soil #food

Steaming Compost Pile? When I initially started composting, I didn’t know it generates heat? Heat generated at the center of the pile melted my lid (* picture) Composting actually heats up the pile.♨ Here's a fascinating fact to support it. The Australian bird - Malleehen (Leipoa ocellata) creates compost heaps to incubate its eggs! It lays its eggs in the warm center, using the compost heat to keep them at the perfect temperature for development. Composting might seem like a messy business, but there's hidden magic in those piles! ✨ 🌈 It generates heat during it's natural course. 🌈During the active composting phase, microbes munch away on organic matter, causing the pile's temperature to soar. 🌈This heat blast plays a vital role. It acts as a natural sanitizer, effectively killing off pathogens that might be present in our kitchen scraps or yard waste. So, the next time you see a steaming compost pile, Remember, it is not just a sign of busy microbes, it's a testament of : ✨The powerful ability of composting to produce a safe and nutrient-rich soil amendment for your garden🌱 ✨ The fact that you are composting the right way. Let's embrace composting, it's nature's sanitizer in action. Composting to Care,🍀 Prita Panicker #sustainabilityadvocate #30C #recycling #compostingqueen #makecompostingmainstream

Preparing a compost bin can be as easy as wiring together a few wood pallets.