RESOURCES

Factsheets

  • #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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  • #11 Understanding & Addressing Soil Contamination

    Soil contaminants from historical industrial activity may get into or onto our veggies and fruits and have negative health effects over the long term.

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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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  • #19 Bioremediation for Urban Gardeners

    This Healing City Soils Factsheet offers ways that home-scale food gardeners, small urban farmers and community gardeners can draw on their soil and plant knowledge and skills to remediate soils that are contaminated with low to moderate soil concentrations of heavy metals.

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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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  • #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.

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