Progress Article…Compost Joe’s year in review

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…

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…

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

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…

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!