Dive summary:
- Almost 300 people joined 19 different backyard compost workshops in Crow Wing Country, Minnesota, collectively diverting 66 tons of food scraps from landfills.
- After the classes, the Northland Arboretum sold more than 500 compost bins and the Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District sold more than 300 compost bins.
- Composting food scraps and yard waste increased by 39% after the classes.
From the article:
Crow Wing County SWCD reports successful backyard composting program
A two-year backyard composting campaign in Crow Wing County likely diverted 66 tons of food waste from area landfills, according to an Environmental Protection Agency model.
The Crow Wing Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Crow Wing County Extension (CWC) Master Gardeners and the Northland Arboretum report the campaign has been successful. ...
