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Friday, August 14th, 2009
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My family has a compost pile in the backyard; we never really thought of it like a compost pile, but it is one, we put our leaves in it from when we rake, we dump the grass from the lawnmower in it, and if we’re cooking outside on the grill, we put extra pieces of food or whatever into it. So I’ve been thinking of actually building it up more to help save the environment.
What are some things that I can put into it as used?
Thank you.
You shouldn’t put any meat or grease on it. Foods like fruit and vegetable leavings, coffee grounds and egg shells are fine. When you add food scraps be sure to cover them with some dirt, grass or leaves. This along with the leaves and grass can make some fine, useful compost. If you wish to use the compost in a garden you should dampen(but don’t soak) it, cover it and turn it occasionally. This way it will "cook" down and make useful compost faster. You should see some bugs and maybe worms because they are part of the process but that is also the reason you should keep the pile away from the house.
If you recycle and compost and reuse, you’ll be surprised how much less trash you will generate.
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Tuesday, August 11th, 2009
Does anyone have any information on the process of building a pretty in depth compost system, potentially at a summer camp? Also, how much would a project such as this cost?
The basics for composting are:Organic waste – newspaper, leaves, grass, kitchen waste (fruits, vegetables), woody materials ;
Soil as a source of microorganisms;
Water; & Air to provide oxygen
http://home.howstuffworks.com/composting1.htm
To ensure good aeration and drainage, put down a 3-inch layer of coarse plant material, such as small twigs.
Add about 8 to 10 inches of leaves or other dry organic wastes from your landscape and/or kitchen.
Provide nitrogen for compost-promoting microorganisms by adding 2 to 3 inches of fresh grass clippings or fresh manure. If fresh nitrogen sources are unavailable, add about one-third cup synthetic fertilizer (36-0-0) per 25 square feet of surface area.
Add a sprinkling of soil to each layer to inoculate the pile with microorganisms.
Moisten the pile, but try not to get it too soggy. Turn the pile every so often to keep it from matting & to add oxygen. Don’t use meat products.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-703/426-703.html#L5
Video on composting using leaves:
http://www.technorati.com/videos/youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DxSYbVHOmHog
Using a three bin method:
http://www.technorati.com/videos/youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3D-QaoMxCfOrw
Composting yard waste:
http://www.ext.vt.edu/pubs/envirohort/426-703/426-703.html
Making a compost turner using salvaged materials. I’d add some holes in the container for more air/oxygen. You might get creative & use a large plastic garbage can for a tumbler.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FcPz4XF-yUM
It’ll cost you mostly your time & effort if you use materials you find in the environment or materials that can be recycled or donated. It really doesn’t have to be an elaborate set up.
Good luck!!! Hope this helps.
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
http://compost.jennyhealth.com for a great guide on How make the Worlds Best Compost
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Thursday, August 6th, 2009
El Huerto, Centro de Ecologia y Artes (The Orchard, Center for Ecology and Arts) is a project taking place in Tacámbaro, Michoacán, Mexico, 45 minutes south of Patzcuaro.
In 2001, artist Artemio Rodriguez discovered that a few blocks from the house where he was raised in his native Tacámbaro was a large piece of land, approximately three acres, surrounded by houses and which had been abandoned for thirty years. The land has many trees and a natural spring. The main entrance is an adobe house which is in ruins.
Rodriguez learned that the property was owned by a local cooperative, MICASA, a general food store. He became part of the cooperative and subsequently president of the commission of education and ecology. He was then able to propose a plan for the use of the land. In March of 2008 the project was approved by the general embly and a few weeks later work was begun on rebuilding the adobe house.
The following is brief outline of the project:
1. Rebuild the adobe house using traditional building techniques and local materials to install a printmaking studio which will be open to the local community and also serve to fund a program of artists in residence.
2. Create an art gallery, a library dedicated to art and ecology, a store to sell local products, crafts, art and books.
3. Build a botanical garden to preserve native trees and plants, including orchids. Put in place a large compost to process the organic waste that the cooperative produces.
4. Build a large pond to make use of the water spring, and install a traditional hydraulic system which will distribute the water to the whole terrain.
5. Create a children’s library.
So far, the only economic support for this project has come from the cooperative ($30,000) and they are looking for money to continue the rest of the work.
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Sunday, August 2nd, 2009
mowing your grass when wet is not the best. because the grass lays closer to the ground instead of standing up when it is wet you will not get a very even cut.(can also make a mess of your lawn mower)
as for a compost, it is not hard to make one. all you really need is to just make a pile of grass, leafs, old food, etc..
building a box around it is better( you can buy these a hardware store) but you don’t have to have one
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Thursday, July 30th, 2009
Waterless toilet
Do-it-yourself composting toilet
Building a composting toilet
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Composting_toilet
hey they have some models here.
and the next site gives you more info on how to build one.
http://www.lowimpact.org/factsheet_compost_toilets.htm
good luck
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Monday, July 27th, 2009
Composting is one of the important function in the nature which replenishes the soil with essential elements to support life on earth. Composting is a simple but complicated process. People have aversion for composting just because of lack of understanding.
We make waste and throw it outside just because we are less imaginative, less creative and do not bother about others. In my previous video on landfill you can see the plight of a village which is being dumped with waste from a city. Dont we feel ashamed of it? Dont feel inhumane?
Let us do composting at home / work. It is simple, joyful and creative. It is a big step towards building a zero waste society. I made this video to encourage people who are living in cities and always complain about lack of space for doing something. We have to find space in our mind. Then it can work even in a pot! Unleash your creativity and enthusiasm to contribute to save our Planet!
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Saturday, July 25th, 2009
Peak Moment 103: Wanting to live a “reasonable, comfortable life” in tune with nature, Ann and Gord Baird are building a near “net zero energy” home on Vancouver Island. Their plans: the first load bearing, seismically engineered, two story, insulated, cob residence in North America. Solar PV panels for electricity with grid tie. (Wind power will come later.) Passive solar design with solar thermal for hydronic heating and domestic hot water. Composting toilets to enrich the earth for gardens along with grey water recovery for orchard irrigation. Rainwater catchment from a living roof tops off this sustainable, affordable, natural home for their three-generation family of six. Follow their progress at www.eco-sense.ca.
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Saturday, July 25th, 2009
http://howtowormfarming.com Organic Gardening Guide to Worm Composting: Begin by Building a Worm Bed. Here is a guide to worm composting, it is basically worm farming. A worm bed is the first thing you should implement and here are some tips to do so.
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1- Each person gets 5 Acre plots, with sewage / septic tank, electricity, water, cable.