Good News Notes: “California has set an ambitious goal: reduce scraps and yard waste that go to landfills by 75% by 2025. The new state composting regulation means waste haulers will handle a lot more moldy leftovers. Some are ready, because they’ve been collecting and processing organic waste for years. Others will need to invest in…
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From garbage to worm poop: Bay City launches pilot food scrap collection program
Good News Notes: “Bay City is offering residents a new program where they can turn their food waste into worm food and, ultimately, fertilizer. Bay City recently launched the pilot food scrap collection program for city residents for $20 per month. Participants will be provided with a 1-gallon kitchen pail to use during food prep and a…
6 Ways to Fertilize Your Garden Using Food Scraps
Good News Notes: “1. Eggshells Making an omelet or baking a cake? Don’t throw away those eggshells—they can be used in a variety of ways in your garden. If you have a mostly intact eggshell, you can use it as a biodegradable seed-starter “pot.” Gently fill it with dirt and a seed of your…
14 Surprising Uses for Coffee Grounds
Good News Notes: “1. Exfoliating body scrub Turn your used coffee grounds into a luxurious body scrub that will leave your skin silky smooth and glowing. Just combine a half cup of used grounds with a quarter cup of olive or coconut oil and a pinch of citrus zest. It will slough off dead skin…