Composting 2.0
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This is a project undertaken by the Green Garage community leadership to update the current composting systems used at the Green Garage.
Importance
Why is composting important?
- diversion from landfills
- energy in hauling
- healthier ecosystem (i.e. soils) around building
Compostables
- Browns
- Paper towels
- Coffee cups
- Greens
- Coffee grounds and tea leaves
- Lunch scraps; fruits, vegetables, etc.
- landscape plant cuttings
Volume
- estimate of pounds / week?
- Est. 5 lbs/week food scraps | ?/week paper towels?
- Needs further study
Current System
Current Issues
- volume of paper towels
- Winter?
- Waste in backyard
- Ants, fruit flies
'Sustainability 3D Goals'
- Environmental
- Community
- Economic
Composting 101
- Mix 2-Brown / 1-Green
Research
- Composting Barrels
- Dual Tumbler .. next generation product
- Mother Earth Article on Selecting Best Composting Bin/Tumbler
