Posts by Melinda Hamilton
Compost Procurement Policies
Government agencies, business, and institutions are developing environmental procurement guidelines and policies that require the purchase of compost to enhance their construction and/or landscaping operations. In addition, more and more of these entities are specifying that the compost be purchased locally, which minimizes transportation impacts, creates demand in the local market for a sustainable compost…
Read MoreBan on Yard Trimmings in Landfills
Ban on Yard Trimmings in Landfills In addition to implementing yard waste reduction strategies, such as grasscycling, some jurisdictions have banned yard trimmings from landfills. Where such bans exist, public waste management authorities often provide residents the option of curbside collection if the yard debris is “source-separated” from other waste or public drop-off locations. Landfill bans,…
Read MoreTarget Organics Hub
Target Organics – A Compost Program Resource Hub To support organic waste diversion from disposal to compost facilities, the Target Organics Hub is a resource to help build food scrap composting infrastructure and implement programs across the United States. By providing the tools and success stories, composters and communities can use this hub to plan, attract, open, successfully run…
Read MoreCompost Education
Backyard Composting and Vermicomposting Resources and Links The US Composting Council recognizes that composting is occurring at a variety of different levels across the US; from the homeowners composting some leaves and food scraps in their back yards, to the commercial facilities composting 1000s of cubic yards per year. It’s all good and it’s all…
Read MoreInternational Compost Awareness Week
ICAW 2023. May 7 – 13, 2023 For Healthier Soil, Healthier Food…Compost! International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry. It is celebrated nationwide and in other countries each year during the first full week of May. The goal of ICAW is to work together…
Read MoreOrganics Infographic
One Person’s Trash is . . . another’s black gold Click Here for Infographic
Read MoreCompost Operator Guide
Michigan Compost Operator Training Guidebook Guidebook PDF
Read MoreState of Organics in Michigan Report
Priorities & Recommendations Click Here for PDF
Read MoreHealthy Soil for a Healthy, Beautiful Home
Keeping your new landscape healthy – it’s easier from the start Here are a few tips to help keep your soil and landscape healthy and easy to care for. Homebuyer Fact Sheet
Read MoreConstruction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
US Environmental Protection Agency National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control Poorly maintained BMPs can result in significant quantities of sediment being discharged to storm drains. Uncontrolled stormwater runoff from construction sites can significantly impact rivers, lakes and estuaries. Sediment in waterbodies from construction sites can reduce the amount of sunlight…
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