Composting Opportunities at School (video)

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNx3_qJU8G0 I posted this video recently on my other website, tylertalkstrash.com, and then I realized it had some crossover here. Schools are a blaring example of composting potential, and you teach the kids about it and hold them responsible for its success. This came to mind as I was taking a stroll downtown earlier and walked in front of a shoe store that had its trash on the street. It didn't take long to realize that they are yet another industry that could easily compost their waste with little to no contamination. All they have is cardboard boxes neatly flattened, shoe boxes smooshed into garbage bags along with the tissue paper you put inside and around the shoe. Check it out: It's hard to think of an industry that couldn't…

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Composting FAQ

I've had my site for over a year now, and I just realized I don't have a section on the site answering frequently asked questions. About time, eh? Click on the Composting FAQ tab above, and if you have questions for me that aren't listed, don't hesitate to ask!

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It’s Kitchen Compost Crock Season Again…

Not having A/C in the house during the warmer months lends to lots of bugs being in the house, and creates a bad situation for kitchen composting. I tend to put my scraps either right in the worm bag or out in the yard, but I never leave them sit out for long in the kitchen.  I found that putting food scraps in the freezer is a good technique for when I'm feeling extra lazy as well. I've decided to revive the first video I made for this website again (time flies!), to show my perspective on having a dedicated kitchen composter: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oF9ReiPl8B4 I don't think they're really that necessary, but they look nice.  Other than that, I don't have much to say other than I think the charcoal filter…

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