Progress Article…Compost Joe’s year in review

What’s eating Gilbert Grape? Better not be your dog! By Dr. Kim Everson & Sarah Everson  The many benefits of composting easily overshadow any negative aspects of maintaining a compost heap. Nevertheless a very real challenge some backyard composters face is keeping their beloved pet dog from eating the heap. This month’s article, co-written by…

Local compost facility is diverting from the landfill 1 grocery store at a time!   Compost Joe’s, a commercial compost facility located in Van Dyne, has joined forces with three grocery store in Fond du Lac.  Rick & Vic’s Piggly Wiggly and two Pick ‘n Save stores are working together with Compost Joe’s on a landfill…

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…

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…

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…

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…