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Compost Is Secret To Growing More Nutritious Veg Says New Study

5th April 2023 In a groundbreaking new study, researchers have discovered that using compost can significantly improve both the growth and nutritional quality of vegetables, specifically carrots. The scientists behind the study were experimenting with a compost that had been made at high temperatures. The compost used in the study contained the bacteria Baccillus, a […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Building & Using a Three Bin Compost System

Compost Bins

Switching to a three-bin compost system completely transformed the amount of compost I could produce in my large garden. Not only was I able to handle waste from my own garden and household, but I also started composting waste from two neighbors—and still had room to top it off with manure from a local farm.

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Eco-Friendly Transformation: California Temple Beth Israel’s Composting for Local Farms

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2nd April 2023 Southern California’s Temple Beth Israel is taking sustainability to new heights by converting its once decorative lawn into a thriving farm estate, all fertilized by their own compost. Collaborating with the local nonprofit Uncommon Good, the Reform Synagogue has transformed a 6,250-square-foot area into a flourishing farm that produces organic vegetables for

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US Gov Allocates Millions for Compost Programs: Is Yours Eligible?

Compost News, Culture

2nd April 2023 The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is allocating millions in funding to support community and municipal composting programs across the US. The department is keen to spread the word to people setting up innovative composting projects around the USA, and recently reached out to Compost Magazine to help spread the word.

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New York Rat Wars: Mayor Issues Composting Mandate To Combat Furry Rodents

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1st April 2023 On March 27, in a bold move to take down New York City’s furry foes, Mayor Eric Adams unleashed a composting mandate aimed at annihilating the city’s rat population. First to feel the rat-fighting wrath of the mandate is Queens, where residents will receive a three-month crash course in waste management and

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Researchers Unveil Secrets to Effective Home Composting

Compost News, Compost Science

30th March, 2023 Bulking agents key to effective composting – scientists identify the best ones to use As global warming and waste management continue to dominate headlines, a team of Greek researchers has identified some of the keys to efficiently transforming food-waste into quality compost within just 21 days. The research highlights the urgent need

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Composting Myths Debunked: The Truth About ‘Non-Compostable’ Items

How to Make Compost

Have you been panicked into putting half your waste into the trash can instead of the compost bin? Pretty much every week an article seems to be written on things you CAN’T compost. The truth is, pretty much everything that has recently lived is compostable. It IS true that some things are more difficult to

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The Five Rules to Successful Hot Composting (or How Anyone Can Hot Compost)

How to Make Compost

Have you ever struggled to get your compost heap hot? Chances are you have missed one of the five keys to successful hot composting. Or perhaps you’ve become disheartened after listening to instructions to turn your heap every other day, or build a huge pile. (As Joseph Jenkins noted in The Humanure Handbook, the instruction

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Carbon-Nitrogen Ratio List: A Complete Guide to C:N Ratios for Composting

Compost Science, How to Make Compost

Looking for a handy Carbon-Nitrogen Ratio List to guide your composting efforts? In this article, you’ll find a comprehensive table of C:N ratios for everything from food waste to manures—and even a simple calculator to help you mix materials. C:N Ratio Calculator Please note this is a beta version. In future iterations, we plan to

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U.S. Bishops Slam Eco-Friendly Death Practices

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15th March, 2023 The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Doctrine has launched a fierce attack on eco-friendly human composting and water cremation, labeling these modern, sustainable burial practices as disrespectful to the dead. The Bishops are standing their ground on this divisive issue, insisting that the Church must protect the sanctity of the

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Compost Is Secret To Growing More Nutritious Veg Says New Study

The Ultimate Guide to Building & Using a Three Bin Compost System

Eco-Friendly Transformation: California Temple Beth Israel’s Composting for Local Farms

US Gov Allocates Millions for Compost Programs: Is Yours Eligible?

New York Rat Wars: Mayor Issues Composting Mandate To Combat Furry Rodents

Researchers Unveil Secrets to Effective Home Composting

Composting Myths Debunked: The Truth About ‘Non-Compostable’ Items

The Five Rules to Successful Hot Composting (or How Anyone Can Hot Compost)

Carbon-Nitrogen Ratio List: A Complete Guide to C:N Ratios for Composting

U.S. Bishops Slam Eco-Friendly Death Practices

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