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The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum at the University of Minnesota is hosting a series of Eco-Networking events to bring together professionals for experiental networking - an opportunity to uncover practical solutions to everyday sustainability challenges. Anne Ludvik of the Mulch Store presented on the expert panel on Sustainable Solutions and the composting efforts at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. For more information on this event and future Eco-Networking events, please contact Beverly Anglum at the [email protected] www.arboretum.umn.edu www.mulchstoremn.com
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EcoNetworking Sustainability – It’s What’s for Lunch
November 1, 2012
Why Recycle Organics? •63% of all material currently going to landfills could be composted.*
•Composting is Nature’s way of recycling. •Yard waste, food waste, and non-recyclable paper can be turned into
a valuable soil amendment. •Recycling organics takes a perceived waste and turns it into
something of value.
* Source: EPA, Municipal Solid Waste Generation, Recycling and Discards in the United States (EPA-530-7-009-021,2009) at Tables 1 and 3.
Separate Compostable Materials
Haulers Using Site
Creating Good Compost
1. 2. 3.
4. 5.
Mixing Pile Creation
Aeration
Curing Finished Compost
5. 6.
Screening
Bringing Compost Back to the Community
Multiple Twin Cities Metro Locations Delivery Available – Call: 952-946-6999
Mulch Varieties •Barks
•Wood Chips •Northern and Western Red Cedar
•Cypress •Playground
•Hardwood Dyed
Compost and Soil Blends •Compost
•Rain Garden Blend •50/50 Compost Blend
•Garden Blend
