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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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#3 Backyard Food Waste Digester
Food waste digesters are the easiest way to compost any type of kitchen scraps, including hard to manage kitchen waste like meat, breads, dairy and processed foods. Since these food scraps often attract rodents, the enclosed, half-buried digester acts as a deterrent, keeping rodents out of your compost and away from your home.
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#6 Urban Leaves
Leaves are a gardener’s greatest resource as they be used to greatly improve one’s soil.
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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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#21 Zero Waste Living
Learn ways to integrate zero waste living into your kitchen, bathroom, office space, and more!
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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.