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Compost – Methods to Use
Applying compost to your project is easy provided you have the right resources. Check out those methods below. Topdressing Topdressing is a method of applying compost by spreading a thin layer on top of your project area. With this surface application method, established plant roots aren’t disturbed. Make sure not to pile compost against the…
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Landscaping Applications for Compost
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Compost Use in Erosion and Sediment Control
Compost Use in Engineered Soils and Green Infrastructure
2021 Michigan Recycling Coalition Annual Conference – Autumn
Presentations: Thursday, 10/28 KEYNOTE: The Promising Future of EPR Scott Cassel, CEO & Founder, Product Stewardship Institute Bring on the Robots Jon Gertsmeier, AMP Robotics Andi Tolzdorf, Emmet County Compost – Connecting Organic Waste to Use Ron Alexander, R. Alexander Associates Inc. Plastics: A Deep Dive Tonya Randell, Stina Inc. Renew Funding Impacts and Priorities…
Read More2021 Michigan Recycling Coalition Annual Conference – Spring
Week 1 Sessions – April 20, 21, 22 Tuesday, 4/20 Investing in Regional Hub and Spoke Recycling Models Matt Todd, RRS Kate Maguire, RRS Sandy Skolochenky, North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources Wednesday 4/21 Developing a Fundable Project: How Not to Fail! Josh Gunn, Michigan State University Extension Matt Flechter, Michigan Department of…
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May 6 & 7, 2020 and October 5 & 6, 2020 Virtual Events VIEW CONFERENCE PROGRAM Presentations: Wednesday, May 6: MRC Annual Meeting Collaborative Contracting for More Service at Better Prices – Michael Greenberg, GT Environmental EGLE – PFAS in Packaging, Compost, and the Environment – What We Know – Steve Sliver, MPART; Bill Brower,…
Read More2019 Michigan Recycling Coalition Annual Conference
May 14-16 Ann Arbor VIEW CONFERENCE PROGRAM Presentations: Tuesday, May 14 Trainings: Introduction to the Master Recycler Educator Program – Katy Adams, Ecology Center Effective Strategies to Fight Contamination at the Curb Mapping – Rachel Kipar & Jill Martin, The Recycling Partnership Effective Strategies to Fight Contamination at the Curb Tagging – Rachel Kipar &…
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