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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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#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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#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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#29 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.
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#30 DIY Greenhouse
Learn how to build a fairly simple and cheap Greenhouse.
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#31 Three Bin Composter Plans
Learn a fairly easy and fair cheap way to build a 3-bin Composting System using pallets.
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#32 Composting for Businesses
Learn about waste management options for businesses in the CRD, their benefits, and drawbacks.
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#33 Gardening with Indigenous Plants
Gardening with Indigenous plants will bring a range of benefits—including food, medicine, increased habitat and forage for Indigenous pollinators and birds —not to mention they are evolved for their environments, meaning less maintenance work for you once they are established.