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FOOD ISN'T TRASH!!! We are launching 20 COMMUNITY FOOD SCRAP DROP-OFF sites in Central Oklahoma. This is your chance to vote on where these sites will be located! WHAT is composting? Composting is the controlled decay of organic materials, like food scraps. The goal is to create compost, a dark, crumbly, earthy-smelling soil amendment that adds nutrients to the soil. WHY is composting important? By adding your food scraps to the drop-off bin, you are reducing waste, cutting methane emissions from landfills, improving our soil, lessening soil erosion, and conserving water if you choose to add completed compost to your yard or garden, which we recommend. WHO can use these drop-off sites? These Community Food Scrap Drop-Off Sites will be open to the public for FREE for the next two years. All you have to do is scan the QR code on the sign at your drop-off location, watch a short video about what can and cannot go in the bin, take a short quiz to check your understanding, and then you will receive a combination code to open the bin (you only need to do this once). WHEN will we be able to use the drop-off sites? The goal is to start collection in September, but you have only until July 12 to vote for drop-off site locations. If you have any questions about the pilot program, you can contact [email protected]. Share this post to spread the word about this FREE pilot program! Cast your vote at https://lnkd.in/ggk4MH8s

How to Make Compost: Avoid These Mistakes

Today is National Learn About Composting Day! ?? Composting is an easy way to reduce waste and create nutrient-rich soil for your garden. Get the whole family involved by starting a compost bin in your backyard or kitchen. Here are some tips for getting your kids involved: ??? Start Small with a Compost Bin Get a small compost bin or even a large plastic container with a lid and some holes poked in the sides. This will make it easy for kids to add their food scraps and watch the composting process happen right in the kitchen or backyard. Decorate the bin with their name or fun stickers to make it their own. ?? Learn What to Compost Make a game of learning what items can go in the compost bin. Generally, fruit and veggie scraps, eggshells, coffee grounds, and torn up paper or cardboard can be composted. Have kids help collect these items and toss them in their special bin. ???? Get Hands-On with the Compost Once there are some materials decomposing in the bin, let kids get their hands dirty! They can use a trowel to mix and aerate the compost. This helps introduce oxygen which is key for the breakdown process. It's also fun for kids to search for creepy crawlies like worms and sow bugs that help consume the waste. #NationalLearnAboutCompostingDay #CompostingTips #ReduceReuseRecycle #GreenLiving #HandsOnLearning #LearnAboutCompostingDay #CompostingDay #StephenRitz #ZeroWaste #SustainableLiving #GreenBronxMachine

How to Make Compost: Avoid These Mistakes

Supercharge Your Garden Naturally! Why spend on expensive fertilizers when your kitchen and yard already have everything you need? Homegrown compost isn’t just a cost-saver—it’s a game changer for your garden's health and your wallet. Here’s a quick guide to get started: ?? Mix greens (food scraps) with browns (dry leaves). ?? Turn it weekly for quicker results. ?? Avoid meat and dairy to keep pests at bay. Transform waste into rich, free plant food and see your garden thrive while reducing waste. Composting is sustainable, budget-friendly, and a win-win for you and the environment! #GardeningTips #Sustainability #Composting

We are celebrating International Compost Awareness Week - ICAW USA. This annual event presents a fantastic opportunity to learn more about composting and its profound benefits for our environment. ? ? Here are actionable steps that businesses can take this week to integrate composting into their operations:? ? 1. Streamline Food Waste Audits: Prioritize conducting a comprehensive food waste audit within your business. Identify areas of excess waste and inefficiency and develop targeted strategies to minimize waste generation.? 2. Educate and Engage Staff: Educate and engage your staff about the importance of composting. Host training sessions, share informative resources, and encourage participation in composting initiatives throughout the week.? 3. Embrace Composting Practices: Take proactive steps to divert organic waste from landfills by implementing composting practices within your establishment. Invest in composting infrastructure and explore opportunities to utilize resulting compost for on-site gardening or community initiatives.? 4. Measure and Monitor Progress: Set measurable goals for food waste reduction and composting implementation, and regularly monitor your progress. Track metrics such as waste diversion rates and compost quality to assess the effectiveness of your efforts and identify areas for improvement.? ? In honor of this week, we are offering to walk businesses through a complimentary food waste audit process. Email [email protected] to set up this service. #icaw2024, #naturesclimatechampion #compost

?? Price Farms Organics Celebrates Successful Completion of USDA-NRCS Compost & Food Waste Reduction Program! ?? We are thrilled to announce the successful completion of our USDA-NRCS Compost & Food Waste Reduction Program in partnership with the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation Districts. Through this initiative, we distributed a total of 2,540 cubic yards of our nutrient-rich ZooBrew compost to 126 organizations across Ohio, including non-profits, schools, urban farms, and community gardens. The production of that compost diverted over 3 million pounds of organic material from landfills, including 1 million pounds of food scraps and food production byproducts alone! We estimate that this program impacted over 10,000 individuals, from volunteers to community organizers to people in need. This program not only supported local, sustainable agriculture but also fostered community engagement and education on composting and gardening. We are proud to contribute to a greener, healthier Ohio! Thank you to all our partners and recipients for making this program a success. Together, we are making a positive impact on our environment and communities. Stay tuned for more updates on our continued efforts to promote sustainability and local food production. See Full Report Below: #SustainableAgriculture #Composting #FoodWasteReduction #CommunityGardens #PriceFarmsOrganics #USDA #NRCS #OFSWCD #ZooBrewCompost #EnvironmentalImpact

2011 was when we independently started managing our poultry farm, we had this sudden challenge on how to manage our waste from our flock. It was a 6000 capacity farm. It was sudden because we never had the experience of that volume. So our first attempt was to hire some casual workers to help evacuate the waste. I remember we paid 20k back then after a week of pilled up waste. Four days after we were back to where we were and had to bring put another 20k. This time, it was clear this wouldnt be sustainable so we decided to flush them out and allow the vegetation behind drain and seive. Fast forward to some years after, another farm had similar challenges but they couldnt flush due to the poorly constructed pen so they had to hire waste excavators (Kogbe kogbe) they had to pay about 120k every week or so... Sooo you see these picture below with the truck, bikes and bags are evidence of trade in the same waste that we paid to take out. This same waste is what this trailer load is there to pick up... There are over 500bags of this and each bag goes for.... Looooool i wouldnt mention but you see eeehn, Information/ Enlightment is power... There are more things that breaks our backs, bank and emotion that if only we knew, could be our liberation from the same challenge we cry for...The same happened with our Rams and cassava peels... Story for another day. Anyway said all these to encourage us to have inside eyes in our environment (Oju Inu) theres more to what we can transform that we dont see. Pray: May God open our eyes to the products in our comminity. Cheers!

Kitchen Scraps to Garden Gold: The Magic of Composting! Food scraps piling up? Don't toss them in the trash! This week's Envirocare tip unlocks the power of composting! Here's the deal: ?Start a compost bin or pile in your backyard. It's easier than you think! ?Toss in your food scraps (fruits, veggies, coffee grounds) and yard waste (leaves, twigs). ?Nature takes its magic course, transforming your "waste" into nutrient-rich soil for your garden! Why compost? ?Reduce landfill waste: Kitchens create a lot of scraps! Composting keeps them out of landfills and reduces methane emissions. ?Enrich your soil naturally: Compost is a goldmine for your garden, providing essential nutrients for healthy plants. ?Close the loop: Turn your kitchen scraps back into something that nourishes your homegrown goodness! Ready to unlock the magic of composting? Watch this video and learn how to turn your trash into treasure! #EnvirocareFoundation #Composting #SustainableLiving #ReduceWaste #GrowGreen #GardenTips

"What is holding you back from embracing Composting? ?? Is your kitchen waste weighing you down? Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the amount of food scraps you throw away? Is the guilt?gnawing at you? Did you know you can turn that waste into ‘Nutrient rich compost’? (BLACK GOLD) for your garden? But starting something new like Composting can be daunting. ??Would?it be?worth all the trouble? ??Will it end up as yet another chore on my to-do list? ??Waste handling - A disgusting affair! ??Odour and pests... ??Lack of time and resources If this and many more doubts are lurking in your mind... I want to hear from YOU! Share your thoughts in the comments section ?? OR Click on the link mentioned below??in my comments section: Take my short questionnaire & help me understand your thoughts and apprehensions on Composting. What is holding you back from embracing Composting? "Let’s talk Compost."?? Composting to Care, Prita Panicker #compostingqueen #sustainabilityadvocate #GreenGuardian #recycling