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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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#8 Compost Ecology
Three levels of decomposers work in a compost pile to break down raw organic matter into the nutrient-rich, soil-like texture of finished compost.
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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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#17 Understanding Compostable Plastics
Learn the different between certified compostable products and how to dispose of them accordingly.
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#25 Hot Water Bath Canning
In this factsheet you will learn about Hot Bath Canning, how it works, what you can make, and how to do it safely.
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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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#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.