httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwCCf4E8nqU
One of my favorite trash talkers named Ed Barr recommended to me recently to check out this guy Rod Muir in Canada, saying I’d like his composting videos… not surprisingly, he was right!
He makes some really simple points that I’ve always neglected to bring forth in my mind- when you bought stuff, you bought it individually. When it’s longer usable, separate it again!
He also nails all the benefits perfectly:
-less going to the landfill
-less odor (food causes most of the landfill smell!)
-carbon dioxide instead of methane (yes, methane is a lot worse than CO2)
-you’re producing your own soil
-use less pesticides and fertilizer
I also like that he mentions using a paper bag to line your bin instead of a biodegradable plastic bag… no need to think about ASTM D6400 standards being satisfied, just do it right and use a paper liner.
I’m really glad that another place is taking on curbside composting… Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter continues to object to curbside compost pickup, but somehow he still got on the cover of Grid Magazine. Sure, composting is one (big) piece of the puzzle, but his statements on that are a serious disappointment.
Anyway, kudos to Rod Muir for an excellent tutorial and to you for checking out this video.