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Compostable Containers; reducing the volume of plastic in our waste streams

Dec 21, 2015

With the levels of plastic in our waste streams rising every year, it is essential to explore ways to reduce and redirect the amount of plastic waste we are funneling into landfills."Thirty-one million tons of plastic arrive at municipal solid waste facilities in the...

How To Start a Worm Farm in 4 Steps- Film Contestant

Dec 21, 2015

Take a look at Nick Hunter's video (submission from Australia) which was a Global Compost Project Contest Winner How To Start a Worm Farm in 4 Steps: Vermiculture Made Easy!

Say Love With Compost- Film Contestant

Dec 21, 2015

Ruby Robertson- Say Love With Compost Film Submission- Australia

Super Easy, 3 Minute "How-To" Composting Vid, from Enviromom

Dec 16, 2015

Here at the Global Compost Project resources page, we have a lot of information about composting! From specific composting tips for city dwellers, to the ins and outs of the carbon cycle, to kid friendly composting ideas, we've got enough to entertain! However, if you...

Is it REALLY all about Carbon? A Q&A…

Dec 9, 2015

New York Times readers are asking the questions, and Justin Gills is posting the answers. Since we hear the term carbon so often during discussion of climate change, it's important to know; is it really all about carbon? NYT Q&A here

Kid Friendly Composting & Recycling Animated Videos with Peppa Pig

Dec 2, 2015

Knowing what bin to throw your waste in can be a little confusing, even difficult, for 'young environmentalists' who are first learning the ins and outs of the sorting business. Luckily, parents have Peppa pig to help their kid better understand how and what to...

Heating Up- the road to the Paris climate talks

Dec 2, 2015

True to form, NPR has been on the environmental discussion scene, compiling stories and audio on the happenings of the 2015 Paris climate talks taking place these next two weeks between world leaders, most of whom are anxious for dialogue. The Heating Up climate talk...

TED talk: Returning Carbon to the Soil

Dec 2, 2015

It would appear that in the midst of mainstream climate change discussions, little is said about the soil and agricultural practices that can be utilized to provide solutions to the problem. This TED talk, given by Mr. Tony Lovell, speaks to the idea of putting Carbon...

Hands On Urban Composting Workshop- SF

Nov 28, 2015

Always wanted to compost but need a little direction? Garden for the Environment, located on Lawton street in San Francisco, offers just that; a free, hands on class that teaches methods for backyard and worm composting for home and community gardens. "Come learn...

Find Your Nearest Worm Supplier

Nov 28, 2015

If you're embracing the zero waste urban lifestyle, we bet you know where the closest local & sustainable coffee shop is to your urban home. But zero waste doesn't only apply to compostable coffee cups; you should also know where your local...

Composting Must-Knows for City Dwellers

Nov 28, 2015

Just because you find yourself in a city without room for a cute backyard garden, doesn't mean you can't be a compost participant! Check out this blog post from Grist, where you can find tips on how to compost through use of tumblers, worm bins, and where to find...

Skeptical of the septic system? Check out Clivus Multrum composting toilets!

Nov 23, 2015

Composting toilets. Now here's an idea that may have once caused even the most Berekely of us to turn up our noses. Yet some companies, such as Clivus Multrum, have accepted that daunting challenge of breaking down human waste, and have introduced products, methods,...