I am happy to announce that we have hit the 1 year anniversary with Piggly Wiggly! In 1 year they diverted 33,867 lbs (16.9 tons) from the landfill!
They are continuing the program with us for the next year! Congrats to Rick & Vic’s Piggly Wiggly!!
It’s all about the worms By Sarah Everson “What is the difference between composting and vermicomposting?” This is a commonly asked question. In a word, the answer is “worms.” Vermicomposting is a compost process that relies on the action of worms to break down food matter, with the resulting worm waste, or worm castings, being…
Fall is here….time to start prepping for next spring! As temperatures drop and leaves change color, it is time to start thinking about prepping your lawn and gardens for the winter and next spring. What are you to do with the fallen leaves? Is it too late to start a compost pile? Does compost “work”…
Compost fans- check out this website http://www.aaenvironment.com/CMX/guide-compost.htm It is Brittany’s, a middle school student trying to make a difference
So you made compost- now what? You decided to make a compost pile or you bought some quality compost, but you aren’t quite sure how to use it. There are numerous beneficial reasons for using compost, the most common is for improving the quality of soil. Simply mixing compost into the top 4 to 8…
Every year green holidays such as Earth Day, Arbor Day and International Compost Awareness Week are celebrated by millions of concerned citizens. The purpose of these ecology awareness days is to remind us to take care of mother earth, our home. The myriad of recommendations for implementing a “greener” lifestyle can be really intimidating. Take it…
Why isn’t my backyard compost pile working? By Sarah Everson Midsummer is here and your backyard bin or pile should be in full composting mode. Yet if you find yourself scratching your head wondering, “What am I doing wrong?” here are some simple tips for troubleshooting your backyard compost. Odors If your pile smells rotten…
