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?

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

Composting Ingredients.png


Research