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Factsheets
Curious about composting or organic food growing methods? We’ve got factsheets to cover all of your bases!
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#13 Compost Tea
Compost tea boosts the immune system of your garden via the principles of competition, so that high beneficial microbial populations take up available habitat in the garden and leave no room for pathogens.
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#15 Pollinator Stewardship
Pollinator Stewardship ensures the insects and animals that pollinate much of the produce that we consume are supported.
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#16 Rainwater Harvesting
Sustainable rainwater collection and storage for use in the home and garden helps urban watersheds mimic the function of natural systems.
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#17 Understanding Compostable Plastics
Learn the different between certified compostable products and how to dispose of them accordingly.
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#18 Vermin Resistance
A roadmap to preventing rodents from entering your compost pile.
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#21 Zero Waste Living
Learn ways to integrate zero waste living into your kitchen, bathroom, office space, and more!
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#26 Multi-Family Dwelling Composting Options
Learn about ways to divert organic matter from the landfill and recycle this nutrient-rich resource in an on-site small-scale composting device.
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#27 Boulevard Gardening
Learn how to increase local biodiversity, through gardening on public land with boulevard gardens!
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#28 Yard-Free Composting
There are many ways to manage your organic waste without a traditional backyard composting system. This factsheet will give you detailed information on curbside collection in the CRD, worm composting, electric countertop composters, and tumbler composters.