Pig’s- 15 tons & counting!!
Congrats to Rick & Vic’s Piggly Wiggly in Fond du Lac! 15 tons (30,000 lbs) diverted from the landfill and composted in less than a year!
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…
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…
Compost Joe’s was interview by Good Day Wisconsin at the Living Green Expo in Oshkosh. http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/good_day_wi/largest-health-expo-in-oshkosh
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…
Reuse, Reduce and Recycle for Earth Day There are many other options out there besides just throwing items away. It just takes people to be willing to take that extra step. Goodwill, St. Vincent, Fringe Benefits, Salvation Army or The ReStore are possible options to donate items to so they may be reused. These are…
Soil and compost- the perfect blend Why is it important to understand what type of soil you are working with when gardening? Soil can be considered the skin of the earth. Just as you would determine if the skin on your body is dry, oily or a combination before you apply the proper type of…