The Power of Composting Management Of Organizations Andrew Mackey

What is composting?  The things we consider to be no use Types of Heaps:  Heaps for the City, conservative  Heaps for the Country, no Limit

Composting Do’s Composting Do's: What you can compost  Items that are high in carbon and nitrogen  Dry leaves  Sawdust  Paper  Straw & dry grass  Wood ash  Fruit & Vegetable scraps  Coffee Grounds with filters  Tea bags  Crushed egg shells

Composting Don’ts Compost Don’ts: What not to compost  Dairy products  Meat products  Diseased Plants  Pet Waste  Coal or charcoal ash  Plastic  Glass  Metal  Cooking oil  Yard trimmings treated with chemical pesticides

Composting Ratios  Carbon : Nitrogen Ratio  : 1  High ratio = slower decomposition  Low ratio = stinky pile

Composting Ratio Chart

Why should we compost  Give back natural elements to the Earth’s soil such as nitrogen, carbon, and nutrients  Reduce landfill space  Prevent erosion  Reduce the use of chemicals  Correct contamination soil  Be proactive

Barriers to Composting  Site – Environment Agency  Householders  Community Composters  Contractors/contracts  Local Authorities  Government

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The Power of Growing Event  Forsyth Farmer’s Market  Contingency Plan: Choose another location in the park  Lowe’s as a sponsor  Contingency Plan: Choose Home Depot  Group met twice a week

Survey Results

Survey Results Continuation

How knowledgeable were you about composting before the demonstration?

Please rate the helpfulness of this composting demonstration.

How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you and your family consume per day?

Do you participate in Savannah’s curbside recycling program or any recycling program within your community?

Will you make a commitment to pass this valuable information along to your family and friends and to start composing this year?

Community Reactions  Occupy Savannah Organization  Cooperation ( + )  Friendly  Interested  Resistance ( - )  Stubborn  Not Interested

Composting for Kids  Taught 30 kids  Composting Activity with candy, marshmallows, pretzels, green sprinkles, and gummy worms  Refreshments  Lowe’s Aprons  Stickers