Pig’s- 15 tons & counting!!

Creating compost can be as easy as 1-2-3 Using compost is as basic as A-B-C By Sarah Everson Composting is a great way to be earth friendly and prevent pollution by diverting materials that produce methane from landfills. The end product – compost – enriches soil fertility, increases retention of water and air in the…

As Earth Day approaches we all need to remember “The Less we all send to the landfill, the More we can all save” This is true in so many different ways. By diverting from the landfill we are saving ourselves from the 120% state tax on garbage disposal fee.  We can help non-profits make a…

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…

We are a few weeks into Pick n Save’s vegetable waste project.  I have learned a lot about the how grocery stores work!  Yes Pick n Save is bigger than Piggly Wiggly, but that doesn’t mean that Pick n Save diverts more from the landfill.  Here are a few things I have learned: -One of…

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”…