Compost science is a fascinating topic, but getting a decent grasp of it online often means wading through realms of densely written material. Simply put, science-based articles on compost are rarely written for the layperson. So when I was recently offered a copy of “Compost Science for Gardeners: Simple Methods for Nutrient Rich Soil” for […]
When I started this post, I thought about calling it something like 17 ways to get your compost hot. But in reality, when you build a compost heap, you (mostly) don’t provide the heat. Instead, you provide the conditions for heat to be generated. (I say mostly because you can help kick-start compost bins through
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19th March 2023 Starting April 1, A1 Organics — Colorado’s largest recycler of organic materials — will only accept food waste and yard trimmings as compostable materials, and the University of Colorado Boulder will follow suit. A1 Organics said it has been dealing with contaminated items and is limiting those it can receive, even though
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18th March, 2023 Michigan communities are preparing to implement new waste regulations focused on sustainable composting efforts. In December, the Michigan Senate finally passed a stalled bill supporting further implementation and regulations in composting and recycling. Local counties are encouraged to redirect recyclable materials away from landfills and into greener alternatives, building more accessible waste disposal
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Should you add vermicomposting to your methods of composting? A new study suggests the answer might be yes – and that it could help India with it’s waste problem. That waste problem is huge, as India produces around 3 billion tonnes of organic waste annually. The disposal of this waste has had a huge adverse
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When a compost pile is built correctly, you shouldn’t have many problems with flies. In fact, The Composting Handbook notes that composting is a great way to reduce the number of flies on farms. What’s more, a few flies are not really a problem. In fact, they can even provide a benefit for the compost
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If you have access to a lot of hair, you’re in luck. Hair is high in nitrogen and has excellent water retention ability. Before composting, hair can contain both heavy metals and chemicals from treatments. However, multiple studies show that despite this the final result makes great compost. This may be partly down to the
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15th March, 2023 Across the world, millions of tonnes of human and pet hair waste are discarded every year. Recycling and re-use accounts for just a fraction of that. Current waste disposal of human waste varies across the world and causes a number of problems. Source: Gupta, Human Hair “Waste” and Its Utilization: Gaps and
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Definition Anaerobic composting is a form of composting that requires little to no oxygen. In fact, just as aerobic means with air, anaerobic means without air. In the process, anaerobic bacteria, i.e. bacteria that do not need air, turn organic material into compost. They also release gases, which include large amounts of methane. The process
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12/03/22 Six different states in the U.S. have legalized human composting over the past half a decade, allowing family members to compost their loved ones remains into healthy soil. However, it has also been met with criticism. New York was the latest state to permit the unique practice, approving regulations on January 1, 2023. Washington
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