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The absolute basics of building a pile
... plus, a free PDF for teaching kids <3
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What do you do about maggots in your green bin
Subtext: major municipal areas need to invest more in public education when it comes to their new organics recycling mandates.
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On rats
Finally! Tackling the biggest and scariest of all compost questions.
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A handful of helping microbes with Dujon and Green Glow Gardens
On aiming for a balanced soil and a good life.
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AMA: about compost
What are your compost questions?
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Watching nematodes eat
Or, a very (very) microscopic look at how decomposition helps create new life, featuring the team at LA Compost
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How to open a sustainable grocery store
Talking to the co-founder of LA Grocery & Cafe on why every grocery store should have a cafe, greening the supply chain, and eliminating food waste.
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