Podcasts about composting

Chris & Amy are surprised by the cost of composting toilets at parks in St Charles County. What other things have gone up in cost lately? Amy points to automobiles & Chris says hats.

Chris & Amy's first hour starts with the calendar change from September to October, how did September slip by? It was quite hot. Should Mayor Cara Spencer have left a police board meeting before it ended when no one in the public showed up? There was some sticker shock over the price of composting toilets in St Charles. Did you see this?

In this month's interview episode, Fiona meets Lesley Greene, one of the founders of the Bisley Community Composting Scheme. The scheme is of the UK's longest-running community composting initiatives.Celebrating its 21st anniversary this year, Bisley Community Composting have been transforming local organic waste into valuable compost for the community in Gloucestershire for more than two decades. Fiona chats to Lesley about the scheme's history, the joys and challenges of community composting, and how the scheme works. She also takes a tour of the site, which produces compost for around 160 local households every year.

Maintaining a blanket of organic matter to keep the micro-life in your soil happy is paramount to a successful garden with plants that thrive. Participants will have the chance to turn a compost pile and take home a starter of biologically active living soil for their home garden with arborist Christian Grigoraskos. He was interviewed by Sean Bernyk about this work and how it leads you down the "worm hole" (pun intended) of loving the soil underneath our feet. Learn more and register: https://www.mediasanctuary.org/event/mulchamania/

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Himkaar Singh, founder and CEO of The Compost Kitchen, about how food waste can be transformed into compost to restore soil health, improve water retention and address South Africa’s waste and water challenges. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Episode - What if the key to growing healthier, more productive gardens isn't more fertilizer, but healthier living soil? Ben Lederer, co-founder of Regenerative Soil Company in North Phoenix, joins Greg to explore how compost, worm castings, mulch, and beneficial biology can transform the soil beneath your garden. You'll learn simple ways to start composting, use kitchen scraps and chickens to build a regenerative cycle, and improve your soil while reducing reliance on synthetic inputs. Ben and Greg also share practical ideas for taking one small step toward a healthier garden and a more resilient community.Our Guest: Ben is the co-founder of Regenerative Soil Company, a small batch amendment company based in North Phoenix. A longtime gardener, chicken keeper, and compost enthusiast, Ben is passionate about helping people grow healthier plants naturally through worm castings, regenerative gardening practices, and living soil biology. He also works in turf grass management and enjoys teaching practical, approachable ways to build healthy soil at homeKey TopicsBen LedererRegenerative Soil CompanyWorm castingsLiving soil biologyRegenerative gardeningCompostingGreen mulch and cowpeasChickens and backyard food systemsLocal soil amendmentsTurf grass and soil managementPermaculture and closed-loop gardeningArizona Worm FarmCommunity gardeningThe Worm Farmer's HandbookKey Questions AnsweredHow did Ben Lederer get into regenerative gardening and soil health?Ben grew up watching his parents garden and became fascinated by how plants grow. His experience in landscaping and turf grass management eventually led him to question conventional practices and look for ways to build healthier soil naturally. What are worm castings, and why are they useful in the garden?Worm castings are worm-processed organic material that contains microbes and nutrients. Ben describes them as a gentle organic fertilizer that can help plants grow stronger and handle environmental stress, while Greg shares his experience using them to reduce heat and transplant stress. What are some natural ways to improve garden soil?Ben recommends compost, worm castings, mulch, and green mulch. These practices can add organic matter, support soil biology, retain moisture, moderate soil temperature, and improve conditions for future plantings. How can cowpeas function as green mulch?Cowpeas help cover the soil, keep it cooler, and contribute nitrogen through their relationship with soil biology. At the end of the season, Ben recommends cutting the plants down and leaving the roots in the soil so they decompose in place. How can a beginner start composting at home?Ben says the simplest approach is to establish a compost pile in an appropriate area of the yard. A basic compost system needs a balance of nitrogen-rich “greens” and carbon-rich “browns,” along with moisture and occasional turning. How can gardeners get enough green material for compost?Ben suggests building relationships with neighbors and offering to collect their kitchen scraps. Providing neighbors with a five-gallon bucket gives them an easy way to contribute food waste while helping the gardener build compost. How do chickens, compost, and gardening form a regenerative cycle?Chickens can eat kitchen scraps, produce manure for the compost pile, and help turn and work through compost. The resulting compost feeds the garden, which produces more food and food scraps, creating a useful cycle between animals, compost, soil, and plants. Why does Ben emphasize buying soil amendments locally?Ben says local compost and soil products are more likely to retain active microbial life because they have not spent long periods sitting on a store shelf. He encourages gardeners to seek out local compost and soil producers. What does Ben see as the role of competition among local worm farms?Ben views other worm farms as potential complements rather than competitors. He believes there is ample demand for locally produced worm castings and that collaboration can help more gardeners succeed. What did Ben learn from personal setbacks?Ben describes rebuilding his life after struggling with drugs and alcohol as a teenager and young adult. He says the experience taught him resilience, responsibility, and accountability, and that those lessons now influence how he approaches agriculture and business. What book does Ben recommend for people interested in vermicomposting?He recommends The Worm Farmer's Handbook by Rhonda Sherman, particularly for its detailed treatment of vermicomposting and producing worm castings at a larger scale. Key TakeawaysWorm castings provide organic matter, nutrients, and microbial life for the garden.Composting kitchen scraps can reduce waste while building healthier soil.Mulch helps protect soil from heat and moisture loss.Cowpeas can provide living ground cover and leave valuable roots in the soil after the growing season.Chickens can become part of a closed-loop backyard food system.Building relationships with neighbors can solve the challenge of sourcing compost ingredients.Local soil amendments can help gardeners access fresher, biologically active materials.Gardening success comes from learning, experimenting, and accepting that some plants will fail.Ben sees collaboration among local producers as a way to strengthen gardening communities.Small actions, such as starting a compost pile, can contribute to stronger communities.Episode HighlightsBen describes growing up fascinated by backyard gardening and eventually bringing together his experiences in gardening, landscaping, and turf grass management. Worm castings are introduced as a low-risk organic fertilizer rich in microbial life. Compost, worm castings, and mulch form the foundation of Ben's approach to improving soil naturally. Cowpeas can cover large areas, cool the soil, contribute nitrogen, and leave decomposing roots behind when cut down. Ben explains how chickens, compost, gardens, food scraps, and eggs can work together as a backyard regenerative cycle. Ben shares how his personal recovery taught him resilience and accountability and shaped his approach to building a regenerative business. Ben discusses why he sees Arizona Worm Farm as a complement rather than a competitor and why local worm-casting production matters. Ben's final advice: pursue your dreams, start small, get your hands dirty, and recognize that individual actions can make a difference. Calls to Action & ResourcesRegenerative Soil Company — https://regenerativesoilco.comInstagram — https://instagram.com/regenerativesoilcoEmail — info@regenerativesoilco.comUrban Farm Podcast Show Notes — https://urbanfarm.org/regenerativesoilcoBook — The Worm Farmer's Handbook by Rhonda ShermanVisit www.urbanfarm.org/regenerativesoilco for the show notes on this episode, and access to our full podcast library! Need a little bit of advice or just a feedback on your design for your yard or garden?The Urban Farm Team is offering consults over the phone or zoom. Get the benefits of a personalized garden and yard space analysis without the cost of trip charges.You can chat with Greg or choose one of the senior members of our Urban Farm team to get permaculture based feedback.Click HERE to learn more!*Disclosure: Some of the links in our podcast show notes and blog posts are affiliate links and if you go through them to make a purchase, we will earn a nominal commission at no cost to you. 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Earth, Spirit, and Collective Empowerment Recorded live at a SAND Gathering on September 13, 2026 In a time of profound ecological and social upheaval, we are invited to remember something ancient: we are not separate from the living world. The Earth is not a backdrop to our lives, but the ground from which we arise, and a source of wisdom for navigating profound change. Author, activist, permaculture teacher, and elder wisdom keeper Starhawk joins Rae Abileah to explore how earth-based spirituality, ritual, imagination, and the wisdom of living systems can help us meet this moment. Following each film in SAND's The Eternal Song series, we hear a recurring question, particularly from people of European descent: how do we reconnect with land, ancestry, and the sacred? How do we live in meaningful allyship with Indigenous peoples while recovering our own earth-based ways of knowing? Starhawk's life and work offer possibilities. Rooted in Pagan earth-based practice while honoring her Jewish ancestry, her journey has carried her from ritual circles and permaculture communities to accompaniment in Palestine and engagement with Indigenous land protection movements. After more than five decades exploring spirituality, ecology, and social transformation, Starhawk is asking a new question: what would a regenerative movement look like? And how might we move beyond simply resisting what is broken to cultivating belonging, agency, resilience, joy, and new possibilities for life? Together, Rae and Starhawk explore what living systems teach us about transformation, how spirituality and strategy can nourish one another, and how imagination helps us practice futures that do not yet exist. They consider how to keep ancestral and ecological intelligence alive amid the rise of artificial intelligence, and how to remain awake to profound injustice without surrendering our capacity for beauty, relationship, pleasure, and joy. Topics 00:00 Welcome, Rosh Hashanah, and 25 years since 9/11 00:09 What renews her: a solidarity economy in Guinea 00:14 Why Earth Activist Training brings permaculture and organizing together 00:17 Spiritual practice as survival tool and political strategy 00:21 What nature is telling her, and the fight over data centers 00:24 Ancestral intelligence in an age of artificial intelligence 00:25 Reading the Bible in its Mesopotamian context 00:31 Reclaiming Judaism from nationalism 00:39 Where to begin, and the fire ritual 00:43 Cultural appropriation, and Standing Rock 00:49 Composting the patriarchy 00:53 The Movement We Need: safety, belonging, value, agency, meaning Starhawk Author, activist, permaculture designer and teacher, and one of the most influential voices in contemporary earth-based spirituality and ecofeminism. She is the author or co-author of thirteen books and a co-founder of Reclaiming. She directs Earth Activist Training, teaching permaculture design grounded in spirit with a focus on activism. starhawk.org Starhawk's Substack, where she is writing The Movement We Need chapter by chapter The Movement We Need podcast Earth Activist Training Books mentioned The Spiral Dance The Empowerment Manual The Fifth Sacred Thing and its sequel City of Refuge Truth or Dare: Encounters with Power, Authority, and Mystery Dreaming the Dark: Magic, Sex, and Politics Rae Abileah Social change strategist, Jewish faith leader, facilitator, and former co-director of CodePINK. She connects relational threads across the SAND team and helps create resources supporting The Eternal Song film series. CreateWell Beautiful Trouble Also in the conversation Standing Rock, 2016, and what Starhawk found at the gate: here you enter a place of prayer and ceremony. The fire chant from her Sonoma County land: Sacred fire that shapes this land, summer teacher, winter friend, protect us as we learn anew, to work, to heal, to live with you. The five core emotional needs she names as the foundation of movement building: safety, belonging, value, agency, and meaning. The Othering and Belonging Institute at UC Berkeley, referenced in the discussion of moving beyond call-out culture. Penny Livingston, with whom Starhawk co-founded Earth Activist Training. From SAND The Eternal Song film series Liberation Psychology: Roots, Memory & Practice, the nine-month journey now underway Support the show Sounds of SAND is listener supported. Become a SAND member to support the podcast and everything else SAND makes.

In this episode Peter chats with Chris Collins from Garden Organic. Chris is currently the Head of Horticulture at Garden Organic and he tells us a little about what is going on in their 50th anniversary year. We learn why heritage seeds do so well in the United Kingdom and why organic gardening and working with nature can help you get a better yield from your crops.Chris tells us more about composting and bokashi. Composting is not just about heaping up your grass cutting in a pile, you need to work within certain parameters to make great compost. Using a Bokashi for your kitchen waste can generate a fertilizer tea and then compostable material, it is a Japanese technique that will allow you to reduce your food waste contributions to the council waste streams. We also learn a little about soil health, smells, and what certain plants growing in an area can point towards.Our thanks to Chiltern Music Therapy for the music Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clark County's Composter Recycler program is hosting a series of free in-person workshops starting September 16 at Washougal United Methodist Church, covering composting, zero-waste habits, DIY eco-friendly cleaners, and food waste reduction. Pre-registration is required. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/community_news/free-in-person-workshops-help-residents-reduce-waste-and-save-money/ #ClarkCounty #Composting #ZeroWaste #Recycling #Sustainability #FreeWorkshops #Vancouver #Washougal #Camas #ClarkCountyToday

Compost is the single most important ingredient in soil building. Organic material naturally decomposed without human intervention mixed with dirt create an environment that enhances plant growth and health. Justin Rohner of Agriscaping.com explains the 'hot and cold' and 'greens and browns' behind creating rich organic compost. Plus busting the myths about making compost. Broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/outdoor-living-hour-ultimate-garden-hour-and-mythbustingcomposting-with-agriscaping/

Carrboro Mayor Barbara Foushee spoke with 97.9 The Hill's Andrew Stuckey on Friday, September 11, discussing town news and events. She talked about the Second Fridays ArtWalk happening downtown tonight, and the vibrancy that provides the downtown area. She also discussed a new community composting program that provides compost drop-off locations around the county. She previewed the coming Tuesday's Town Council meeting, which will be the first since early in the summer, and more. The post Carrboro: Council Meeting Preview, Community Composting, Second Fridays ArtWalk appeared first on Chapelboro.com.

It's a partnership between Tidewater Compost and Berkley-based nonprofit KUSP.

What happens at Red Rocks after the encore ends, the lights come up and thousands of concertgoers head home? The real show is just getting started. In this episode of Sustainably Speaking, host Mia Quinn goes behind the scenes at Colorado's iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre with Katie Zarachowicz, Sustainability Administrator for Denver Arts & Venues, to see how one of the country's best-known concert venues tackles recycling, composting and waste after every show. Red Rocks consistently diverts more than half of its waste from landfill through recycling and composting. A big reason why? Instead of relying entirely on concertgoers to put everything in the right bin, Red Rocks takes sorting backstage. After events, crews separate materials overnight—sometimes working until sunrise. What You'll Learn Mia and Katie explore what it really takes to make recycling work at a busy entertainment venue, including: Why back-of-house sorting can make such a difference. How smarter concessions and production decisions before an event can prevent waste later. Why recycling education still matters—even when someone else does the sorting. How recycling policy could affect venues like Red Rocks. Katie discusses Colorado's emerging extended producer responsibility (EPR) program and the potential to grow markets for materials that are harder to recycle today. Why Red Rocks thinks zero waste may eventually be within reach.  And because this is Red Rocks, there are a few things you probably won't hear in your average recycling conversation—like how to design recycling bins around bears, mountain lions and raccoons, which fans create the most waste, and why Katie's dream concert might be a little heavier than you'd expect. Press play for a backstage look at how practical decisions, creative problem-solving and a lot of late-night sorting can help keep valuable materials in circulation long after the music stops.

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Send us Fan MailWhat's up, Plant People?? Ya'll, I'm so excited about today's episode, because I got to chat with me good friend Deserae Lindsley, of GardeningWithDez fame. She's such a bright hopeful spot in a dark world and you're going to love thi. Whether we were chatting about the need for better nature education or garden spiders, I promise Dez's enthusiasm for life and the world her is absoslutely infectious. Check out this convesation for lots of yapping about:• Dez's origin story in her grandparents' garden and the tomato memories that stick • A winding career path from cosmetology to horticulture content creation • Posting gardening online during the pandemic and growing a community fast • Becoming a Texas Master Gardener and enrolling in an online horticulture degree • Plant physiology lessons that add nuance to everyday gardening decisions • Fighting plant blindness by teaching people to notice what plants do for us • Building relationships with “garden critters” like spiders, lizards, frogs, and butterflies • Why naming a bug can reduce fear and increase curiosity • Insect education, host plants, and choosing learning over pesticides • What to grow, especially in hot dry climates, and why “grow what you'll use” matters • Composting choices, mulching strategies, and dense planting for soil health and moisture You can find Dez as @GardeningWithDez basically anywhere you like to consume content online!Support the showAs always, thanks so much for listening! Subscribe, rate, and review Planthropology on your favorite podcast app. It helps the show keep growing and reaching more people! As a bonus, if you review Planthropology on Apple Podcasts or Podchaser and send me a screenshot of it, I'll send you an awesome sticker pack!Planthropology is written, hosted, and produced by Vikram Baliga. Our theme song is "If You Want to Love Me, Babe, by the talented and award-winning composer, Nick Scout. Midroll tunes are by Rooey.Substack: Office HoursWebsite: www.planthropologypodcast.comPodchaser: www.podchaser.com/PlanthropologyFacebook: PlanthropologyFacebook group: Planthropology's Cool Plant PeopleInstagram: @PlanthropologyPode-mail: planthropologypod@gmail.com

Send us Fan MailListen to Gerardo Moceri Jr., co-owner of Gerardo's Pizzeria in Sedona, Arizona, on The Hot Slice Podcast with Pizza Today.What does it look like when the second generation of a pizzeria learns about the Slow Food movement and brings sustainable practices back to the family business? In the case of Gerardo Moceri Jr., it means stone-milled flour made from ancient grains, house-made mozzarella and a Snail of Approval.In this episode of The Hot Slice podcast, we sit down with Gerardo Jr., who earned a degree in sustainability from Arizona State University and studied at Italy's University of Gastronomic Sciences. He's used the experience to improve the product and customer experience at the family-owned wood-fired pizzeria by deepening the commitment to regenerative agriculture and turning the restaurant into a working teaching kitchen for culinary interns.Here's what Gerardo Jr. discusses:The Snail of Approval: What the Slow Food movement's recognition means for a pizzeria and how it shapes everyday sourcing decisions.Flour first: Why he blends a stone-milled desert heritage wheat with a regeneratively farmed flour and what it does for dough hydration and flavor.Making mozzarella in-house: The labor, the craft and why it creates more menu flexibility than buying it ready-made.Sustainability in practice: Composting programs, recycled packaging and how to build greener operations incrementally without tanking your margins.Working with local farmers: Balancing menu consistency with seasonal availability, and why flexibility is the key to avoiding food waste.The teaching kitchen: How paid culinary internships pass down skills and fight kitchen burnout.Second-generation ownership: Bringing new ideas to a family business and why his parents' openness made all the difference.The long game: His vision of a morning-to-night destination serving pastries, focaccia sandwiches and wood-fired pizza in the heart of West Sedona.

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In this episode, Tim Whitaker engages in an insightful interview with Ciarra Jones, also known as the Gardening Theologian, about her journey through faith, theology, and activism. They explore themes of white supremacy, deconstruction, queer theology, and the intersection of faith and social justice. Ciarra's Website | Ciarrajonesconsulting.com Chapters 05:38 Discussing white supremacy and American history in theology 11:08 Higher education and deconstruction of fundamentalist beliefs 15:27 Queer sexuality and faith reconciliation 20:02 The impact of family and community on faith and identity 43:31 The power of embodiment and marginalized voices in faith 54:53 The role of biblical interpretation and social consensus 01:01:33 Closing remarks and where to find Sierra Jones ____________________________________________________ TNE Podcast hosts thought-provoking conversations at the intersection of faith, politics, and justice. We're part of the New Evangelical's 501c3 nonprofit that rejects Christian Nationalism and builds a better path forward, rooted in Jesus and centered on justice.  If ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠you'd like to support our work or get involved, visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.thenewevangelicals.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals  Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been bugging me that there hasn't been an episode devoted to composting in 4 years! In March of this year, I think, there was a compost week, and friend of the podcast Alexa Pavan did a post about it, and it wasn't hard to convince her to come back Her first episode was # 107 in August of 2024 - link here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/1952444/episodes/15591760-107-go-green-with-alexa-pavan ) and talk about composting, because she LOVES talking about it! This is something she's been talking about for a while - in fact, her regional composting service asks her to fill in when they need someone to educate and promote in her area!Alexa talks about the art of composting, and personally uses a composting company - she talks about the parts needed to keep a compost balanced and doing its job (a 4:1 ratio carbon to organic waste); she is just passionate about it and wants everyone to find a way to compost food waste - and she talks about why that matters, if you're curious. She brought up a phrase that hit me hard talking about why we need to protect our oceans by composting: "our oceans are the world's circulatory system." Her tagline is Imperfect Sustainability, because it's important to feel empowered to be part of the solution (does that sound familiar?), and we're most likely not going to do everything all the time to do it perfectly; but if we're doing our best, that's progress! Alexa is a copywriter, and writes for organizations that focus on sustainability. She's a lifelong diver and ocean warrior, content creator and climate communicator. She does a lot of education and volunteer events throughout the year; a lot of volunteer trash sorting and talking about composting.Learn all about Alexa here on her website: https://www.gogreenwithalexa.com/homeHer Instagram page is here (this is how I learned about her!): https://www.instagram.com/gogreenwithalexa/She goes in depth on some topics she's passionate about on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@gogreenwithalexa/videosAlexa's composting company if you want to learn more: https://liverenuable.com/Send me a message!Support the showLike this episode? Send me a message!Please follow the podcast on Instagram here YouTube channel Email me at amysgardenjam@gmail.com Amy's Garden Jam site (podcast has its own tab on this site!)Amy's email newsletter: How Do I Get There From Here by Jane Bolduc - hear more at https://www.janebolduc.com/Podcast cover by Becca Kofron- follow her on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/skate_cute_but_loud/ and check out her awesome art projects. Grounded in Maine Podcast is hosted by Buzzsprout, the easiest podcast hosting platform with the best customer service! Learn more at https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1851361 You can support this podcast one time (or many) with the Buy me a coffee/Hot Chocolate link here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/groundedinmaine Grounded in Maine Podcast is sponsored by ESG Review. Learn more about the good they're doing at https://esgr...

Jack Higgins sits down with EarthWorks' Kirk Castner for a behind-the-scenes look at how the company has evolved over the past decade and where it's headed next. Rather than focusing on agronomy alone, this episode explores the people, manufacturing, logistics, and philosophy that allow EarthWorks to continue meeting growing demand while maintaining product quality.Jack and Kirk reflect on their years with EarthWorks and discuss the tremendous growth the company has experienced, expanding from a single granulation facility to multiple production plants across the United States. They explain how increasing demand from golf courses has expanded into sports turf, parks, universities, hydroseeding, construction, and tree care, requiring significant investments in new manufacturing capacity.The conversation dives into the unique partnership with Rose Acre Farms and how EarthWorks turns poultry manure into premium compost-based fertilizers through a true circular economy. Kirk explains the lengthy composting process, new composting technologies, odor reduction efforts, expanded compost storage, and additional granulation facilities currently under construction.They also discuss the global fertilizer market, including how geopolitical events can dramatically impact synthetic fertilizer availability and pricing, while highlighting the advantages of sourcing and producing organic fertilizers domestically. The discussion reinforces EarthWorks' long-standing commitment to building healthier soils rather than simply supplying nitrogen.On the liquid side of the business, Kirk shares how automation, robotics, and improved production systems have increased efficiency while preserving the small-batch manufacturing process that keeps EarthWorks liquid products biologically active and effective.The episode concludes with a discussion about EarthWorks' Early Order Program, why planning ahead benefits both customers and manufacturing, and how these improvements ultimately help turf managers receive consistent, high-quality products while reducing production bottlenecks. Throughout the conversation, Jack and Kirk emphasize that every investment EarthWorks makes is focused on supporting customers, improving soils, and making turf managers' jobs easier. Visit EarthWorks at: https://www.earthworksturf.com Podcasts: https://www.earthworksturf.com/earthworks-podcasts/ EW Turf Talks: https://www.earthworksturf.com/2-minute-turf-talks/

From transforming industries to advocating for sustainability, Leyla Acaroglu is a trailblazer in the world of circular economy and sustainable design. In this episode, Leyla dives into the principles of the circular economy, sharing how businesses can integrate sustainable practices without compromising profitability. She also explores the role of leadership in creating a more responsible and future-focused world, offering actionable insights on how organizations can align their operations with social and environmental values. In this episode, Darius and Leyla will discuss: (00:00) Introduction and Background (02:54) Leyla's TED Talk Experience (05:56) The Journey to Sustainability and Design (09:08) The Role of Education in Sustainability (11:57) The UN School of Disruptive Design (14:58) The Interconnectedness of Design and Life (18:04) The Importance of Composting and Sustainability (20:56) The Current State of Environmental Awareness (23:59) Capitalism and Its Impact on Sustainability (28:46) The Role of Regulation and Accountability (35:58) Innovative Solutions for Sustainability (40:54) The Impact of Climate Change on Insurance (46:53) The Future of Humanity and Nature (51:58) The Power of Individual Action (56:48) Understanding the Circular Economy (01:00:00) Barriers to Greatness and Gender Dynamics Leyla Acaroglu is a globally recognized sustainability expert, sociologist, and award-winning designer, known for her work in circular economy and systems thinking. Named Champion of the Earth by the United Nations and a Changemaker by LinkedIn, Leyla is a mainstage TED speaker who collaborates with global leaders to drive positive change for a sustainable and regenerative future. A serial social entrepreneur, she founded The UnSchool, an innovative knowledge lab for adults, developed the Disruptive Design Method, and serves as CEO of Disrupt Design and Swivel Skills, a platform for corporate sustainability training. Connect with Leyla: Website: https://www.leylaacaroglu.com/ Website: https://www.unschools.co/  LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/leylaacaroglu  Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imthedarius/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Thegreatnessmachine  Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Elias Makos is joined by Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance, and Lea Streliski, Best-selling author, comedian and columnist. The Quebec Liberal Party unveiled a big name yesterday in their list of candidates for the provincial election. Antoine Dionne Charest, the son of former Premier Jean Charest, will be running in the riding of Verdun for the party in the fall. The joint House of Commons and Senate committee studying medical assistance in dying is recommending the federal government to indefinitely exclude people with mental illness from becoming eligible to use MAID. Despite the city’s best efforts to have us recycle or compost, we just are not listening. A recent survey by Flight Centre Canada says that 93% of Canadians who are familiar with overtourism are adjusting their plans for the summer of 2026.

A Northern Liberties-based refillery and a city-wide door-to-door composting service are teaming up to bring Philly one step close to sustainability

Send us Fan MailWe talk dirt with Eric Gardner from Loaves and Fishes and Chuck Corrigan from Rotary, digging into how food waste can become soil instead of methane. We walk through the real numbers, the grant that funded an industrial composter, and the simple composting habits that make the “full circle” possible. • Loaves and Fishes growth from a church closet pantry to a four-county operation • How donated grocery food gets sorted and why some items cannot be distributed • The scale of discarded food and why landfills turn it into methane • How a small Rotary club uses a global grant locally with international partners • What an industrial composting machine does in a 24-hour cycle • The “trash to treasure” loop with parks and farms growing produce back for the pantry • The icky factor, safety training, and why finished compost is clean and earthy • Composting basics with greens vs browns and simple fixes for odor and moisture • Easy ways to start at home without getting overwhelmed Please tell friends about the show. We're also on YouTube. We even have a blog, and the show hits the road. If you have a great event or a conference or a project that you'd like the show to show up at, email me, won't you? Rotarianpod at gmail.com. Support the showJoin me as I talk to those "amazing people turning their Actions 2 Impact all over the world. #BE THE CHANGE

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What do worms, sprouts, and laughter have in common? More than you might think. In this lively and surprisingly thoughtful conversation, Agnes talks with Cathy Nesbitt — founder of Cathy's Crawly Composters — about composting, food, resilience, stress, and why joy may be one of the most overlooked health practices of all. What begins as a conversation about worms becomes a much deeper discussion about slowing down, reconnecting to nature, and creating a life that actually feels nourishing. In This Episode: Why Cathy believes worms are part of the future of food security and waste management How laughter yoga transformed her resilience and wellbeing The connection between stress, modern life, and disconnection from joy Why “being too sensitive” may actually be a gift The surprising health benefits of sprouts and live foods What midlife women can learn about saying yes to curiosity and small shifts Sometimes the next chapter doesn't begin with a dramatic reinvention — sometimes it begins with paying attention to what brings us back to life. ➡️ Full guest page and resources: boomwithabang.com    

Gregory Anderson, commissioner of the New York City Department of Sanitation, talks about his new role, and his department's work in enforcing the composting laws that are on the books. Photo: NYC Compost Project, collection bin, Queens, New York. (Lindsey Nicholson/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send us Fan MailGoing Green in New Castle is easy. Rethink waste and start composting. Turn food scraps into rich soil, reduce waste and help the planet thrive.

Some residents of the Boxtown neighborhood in Memphis, Tennessee, didn't know Elon Musk was building a huge data center nearby until they saw city and Chamber of Commerce officials hyping the deal. A historic Black neighborhood founded by freedmen after the Civil War, Boxtown is one recent example of an old pattern: corporations siting polluting, noisy facilities in Black or poor neighborhoods, which the corporations see as less likely to mount a resistance to their plans. We chronicle this history, finding useful context in the decades-long fight against trash incinerators. We also learn what Memphis is doing to fight back, from citizen journalism to liberation science. Guest voices + context:  Dr. Sacoby Wilson: Director of The Health, Environmental, and Economic Justice Lab, and Professor in Global, Environmental and Occupational Health. Focuses on environmental health science, including water quality analysis and air pollution studies, and works closely with community-based organizations, such as those in Memphis. Collaborated with Representative Justin Pearson on work to advocate for Black Communities in the fight against data centers and environmental racism. Andrew Chow: TIME technology correspondent who has extensively covered AI and data centers at the intersection of race over the past few years. Jennifer Kunze: Maryland Organizing Director at Clean Water Action, who took Danny on a tour of the Baltimore Incinerator. Brenda Platt: Director of ILSR's Composting for Community Initiative Amber Sherman: Local policy organizer in Memphis Learn More: Data Center Watch BriefingInside Memphis' Battle Against Elon Musk's xAI Data Center -Andrew Chow, TimeHow the AI Boom Sparked a Housing Crisis in One Texas City -Andrew Chow, TimeFrom Neighborhood Streets to City Hall with Zac Blanchard - Building Local PowerMemphis Community Against Pollution We Went to the Town Elon Musk Is Poisoning - More Perfect Union

[This episode originally aired June 19, 2024] Composting is one of the easiest, most rewarding climate actions. You get to repurpose food waste, save money on fertilizer, and give back to the soil. Plus, there are so many ways to do it! On this episode, you'll get a straightforward explanation of how composting works and all the inspiration and guidance you need to start composting — no matter where you live. Listen in to hear:Our community's firsthand advice for composting in any living situationYour composting questions answered by Dr. Sheridan Ross of Compton Community GardenThe carbon impact of composting our food waste

Sister Janet Weyker, a well-known advocate for environmental concerns in Racine, speaks about the importance of composting.

When a notice appeared in a local newspaper about a company applying for an air quality permit for a power plant, it set off alarm bells in the small West Virginia town of Davis. After residents realized that a major data center project, enabled by West Virginia's hastily passed state preemption bill, was being pushed through without anyone knowing about it, the community took action. A coalition of artists, outdoor enthusiasts, and generations-deep mining families formed Tucker United, and we met with them to learn about the state of the fight: why Davis, West Virginia; is the proposed reduction in state income tax and influx of data center revenue actually going to reach the local community; and how do they make sure their voice is heard by local and state government and that corporations are held accountable to them in the face of a politics that is pushing an “abundance” agenda of development with few guardrails? In this episode, we hear from:  Linda Bilsens Brolis: Associate Director for Education for the Composting for Community Initiative, who first told us about this story, and lives in Davis.Nikki Forrester: Helped launch Tucker United, now serves as the Director of Communications and spokesperson, lives in Tucker County, West Virginia, and is a journalist. Mayor Alan Tomson: Mayor of Davis, West Virginia, who was alerted about the project and helped organize the initial town hall meeting that led to Tucker United. He shares what inspired him to move from his life as a career Army Officer in D.C. to Davis.Chris Parquet: lead organizer of Tucker UnitedShanae Crossland: member of Tucker United

In this episode of the Plant Nebraska Podcast, Hanna and Sarah learn more about commercial composting. Audrey and Sasha from Hillside Solutions discuss efforts to turn food waste into a resource and make composting more accessible through curbside programs and partnerships with local farms. Melissa from Uribe Refuse Services shares how commercial composting works and its environmental benefits. Tune in for simple tips, real-world insight, and an encouraging reminder that small actions at home can make a big impact.For full show notes, including a list of all the plants we mentioned in this episode, visit: https://plantnebraska.org/podcastPlant Sale DatesFor early access to new episodes, photos, and other behind the scenes content, join us on Patreon. For $5/month you'll receive exclusive content or early access to podcasts and other resources while supporting our efforts to Plant Nebraska. https://www.patreon.com/cw/plantnebraskaSend us your questions at arboretum@unl.edu or leave us a voicemail.Follow us @PlantNebraska on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.Learn more about the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum: https://plantnebraska.org

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Sherri helps you create your own compost with scraps around the house,  using compost to grow your grass, and termites are swarming, what to do, in this podcast from the 1st hour from 4/12/26 on SportsRadio 610 The post Creating Compost, Composting Lawns, Controlling Insects 4/12/26-H1 appeared first on HomeShow Garden Pros Radio.

Do you compost or would you like to learn how to get started? Join us in this episode to learn about composting as an easy way to reduce waste at the curb and to make a free soil amendment for your garden and landscape beds.Sources for Show Notes:   Find your local UF/IFAS Extension office:   https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/find-your-local-office/   In Polk County, contact the Plant Clinic at 863-519-1041, polkmg@ifas.ufl.edu   Your Central Florida Yard Newsletter: https://centralfloridayard.substack.com/    Composting: https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasota/natural-resources/waste-reduction/composting/ Compost tips for the home gardener: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP323 Trash Talk: Alternatives to Traditional Composting: https://gardeningsolutions.ifas.ufl.edu/care/fertilizer/trash-talk-alternative-composting/ Podcast introduction and closing music: "Green Beans" by Big Score Audio.    

Clark County's Composter Recycler program launches seven free workshops teaching residents practical skills from worm bin composting to green cleaning. Sessions run April through May at Cascade Park Community Library and Waste Connections, covering everything from turning food scraps into fertilizer to making environmentally friendly household cleaners. Participants learn the SMART composting method, proper recycling techniques, and food waste prevention strategies. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/news/free-in-person-workshops-promote-composting-and-sustainable-living/ #ClarkCounty #Composting #SustainableLiving #GreenLiving #Recycling #CommunityWorkshops #EnvironmentalEducation #Vancouver #WasteReduction #GreenCleaning

Composting produces CO2. Is it causing global warming? Which composting method is best for the environment?

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In this episode, Forrest Inslee and Jo Swinney spend time with Ruth Padilla deBorst of A Rocha Costa Rica, sharing experiences and insights on creation care and community living. Ruth highlights the organization's growth, and its commitment to creation care, community engagement, and environmental justice. In particular, she describes the ways that her intentional community, called Casa Adobe, works to foster deep connection between people and nature, and people with other people. The conversation delves into the challenges of seeking such environmental restoration, addressing issues like river pollution, greenwashing, and the need for a more profound understanding of our particular places. Ruth also emphasizes the importance of caring for creation alongside others in community, advocating for a shift from an individualistic, consumption-orientation to shared responsibility and mutual support. The episode concludes with practical advice for listeners on how to engage in meaningful environmental action, and the ways that we can balance lament for the current state of the planet while at the same time remaining hopeful for the future.Keywordscreation care, environmental justice, intentional community, A Rocha International, A Rocha Costa Rica, storytelling, ecological stewardship, community living, environmental activism, hope, indigenous wisdom, composting, theology of creationTakeaways Jo Swinney: "I am primarily a storyteller, trying to inspire people to do what they can where they are."Ruth Padilla DeBorst: "It's hard for me to imagine caring thoroughly for creation if we don't get off that train of consumption and accumulation."Ruth Padilla DeBorst: "The most powerful possibility of transformation is communal."Ruth Padilla DeBorst: "Recognizing the river as our sister is an expression of worship of God, not of the river, but of the creator."Find us on our website: Earthkeepers Support the Earthkeepers podcast Check out the Ecological Disciple

In this episode of Essential Ingredients, Justine Reichman speaks with Ralph Bianculli, the founder and CEO of Emerald EcoVations, about the importance of sustainability in the supply chain and the innovative solutions his company provides. Ralph shares his personal journey that led him to create a tree-free, compostable product line, driven by a desire to make a positive impact on the environment and health. The conversation explores the future of sustainable materials, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and the importance of education in driving change. Takeaways Emerald EcoVations focuses on sustainable packaging solutions. Ralph's inspiration came from personal experiences with his son. The company has developed a portfolio of 370 eco-friendly products. Education is key to changing consumer habits and industry standards. Sustainability is linked to health and wellness. The future of packaging is moving towards compostable materials. Ralph emphasizes the importance of persistence and consistency in business. Surrounding oneself with knowledgeable people is crucial for success. The company controls its own supply chain and formulations. Composting is a viable solution to waste management issues.   sound bites "We eliminated cutting trees down." "Education is crucial for new ideas." "One decision can change everything."   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Sustainability and Innovation 04:04 The Personal Journey Behind Emerald EcoVations 12:09 The Future of Sustainable Packaging 18:39 The Importance of Composting and Waste Management 24:07 Balancing Passion and Work in Entrepreneurship 33:31 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs  

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Compost: it's so misunderstood. Vilified by HOAs, and loved by gardeners, it's been ignored, worshiped, blamed, blessed, and then quietly banished to the far corner of the yard. Yet this magical garden process keeps working anyway, taking our scraps, our weeds, our gardening mistakes, and even items that we should have cleaned out of the fridge last month and turning them back into organically rich soil.What are the issues? What are the joys? What are the things that make the whole process easier? Leslie and Marianne don't want you to overthink it, they just want you to start it — as they simplify and celebrate the compost pile, today on The Garden Mixer.___________________Be sure to hit the subscribe button so we can keep you smiling while you hit the mess [your garden] out there.Full Show Notes at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Garden Mixer Podcast's Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠____________________Socials – Pick Your Platform:Follow us on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thegardenmixer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Indulge us on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@the.garden.mixer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spar with us on X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@gardenmixerpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“French Bistro” theme by Adieu Adieu. License D0LZBINY30GGTBBW

In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke sheds light on the most common mistakes of making your own compost and how to avoid them.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

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Landfills! Composting! Recycling flimflam! An instantly classic conversation with the incredibly knowledgeable, frank and wonderful Dr. Robin Nagle: a clinical professor, author, TED speaker and former New York City sanitation worker and truly the best person on Earth to trash talk with. We cover our long history of figuring out what do do with our waste, what you can and can't actually recycle, sticky mustard bottles, incinerators, the journeys our trash takes, why rats love plastic garbage bags, and how and why can thank your local sanitation workers.Visit Robin Nagle's websiteFollow Robin on Instagram and BlueskyRead Robin's book Picking Up, an ethnography of New York City's Department of SanitationA donation was made to the Sanitation FoundationFull-length (*not* G-rated) Discard Anthropology episode + tons of science linksMore kid-friendly Smologies episodes!Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a monthOlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, hoodies, totes!Follow Ologies on Instagram and BlueskyFollow Alie Ward on Instagram and TikTokSound editing by Mercedes Maitland of Maitland Audio Productions, Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media, and Jake ChaffeeMade possible by work from Noel Dilworth, Susan Hale, Kelly R. Dwyer, Aveline Malek and Erin TalbertSmologies theme song by Harold Malcolm Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this engaging conversation, Michael Morrell and Jason explore the complexities of faith, spirituality, and personal journeys through various Christian traditions. They discuss the importance of contemplative practices, the role of consent in spirituality, and the significance of community and curiosity in navigating spiritual conversations. Morrell shares his experiences with mysticism and the transformative power of love, while also emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to faith that acknowledges both the challenges and the beauty of the journey.For more information on Michael Morrellhttps://mikemorrell.org/For more content like this, go to:https://afamilystory.org/Please rate, review, share, and SUBSCRIBE! Podcast intro and outro music by Wilde AssemblyJoin A Family Story's Mailing List:https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/e2f4i4Join the Rethinking God with Tacos Facebook Group at:https://www.facebook.com/groups/godandtacosFollow Rethinking God with Tacos on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/rethinkinggodwithtacos/Follow Jason's personal Facebook page at:https://www.facebook.com/afamilystory.org/Follow Jason on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/jasonclarkis/ Follow Jason on X at: https://x.com/jasonclarkis Send a donation!!https://app.moonclerk.com/pay/36393kxxeh8