Community Composting Initiative
Scope
In the first year, we want to focus on an educational campaign to increase awareness and adoption of composting on a personal level. In the mid- to long-term, we will explore expanding our scope (e.g. looking at commercial composting, local policy change, scaling our project to other cities, etc.). This brief is for our educational campaign.
Close the Loop by Composting Your Meal Scraps
The Atlanta Hub has organized a wealth of resources on composting and soil building to continue the conversation around sustainability and food. When you’re finished with your food, use the remains of your meal to regenerate your local soils.
Composting Basics
University of Georgia’s Guide:
Tuner Environmental Law Clinic Fact sheet: Regulations and best practices for small-scale composting
Local Community Composting Resources
Athens-Clarke County composting drop-off program
Where to Compost in Georgia map by Literless
Park Pride (many community gardens have composting)
DIY Resources + Other Organizations
CDC soilSHOP health education and outreach events to help people learn if their soil is contaminated with lead, and how to reduce exposures to contaminated soil and produce
CompostNow for those who want to save their food waste from the landfill but don’t want to do the dirty work themselves
NC State Extension DIY video tutorials, articles, etc.
Georgia Recycling Coalition backyard composting resources for adults and kids
Georgia Dept of Community Affairs Home Composting Guide
Georgia Environmental Protection Division Composting Resources & FAQ
Instructions for building your own 3-bin system
Georgia Department of Community Affairs home composting instructions
Geobin, a commercial compost bin you can purchase
The National Sustainable Agriculture Information Service provides vermicomposting basics
Row composting with Georgia Organics