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Let’s start a conversation about compost!

Use the below resources to speak with friends, family members, and your extended community about the benefits of composting.

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BACKYARD COMPOST GUIDE

This guide to backyard composting is full of great tips and tricks.

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COMPOSTING IN THE CITY OF CVILLE

A host of resources for the City of Charlottesville.

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A COMPOST STORY

“Kiss the Ground” provides a great overview of the benefits of compost.

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COMPOSTING AT IVY

Learn more about composting at the Ivy Materials Utilization Center.

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COMPOSTING AT THE CITY MARKET

Learn more about composting at the Charlottesville City Market.

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COMPOSTING AT MCINTIRE

Learn more about composting at McIntire Recycling Center

RESOURCES FOR KIDS K-5

EDUCATION

 

GREAT BOOKS ABOUT COMPOST

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Compost Stew: An A to Z Recipe for the Earth

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Compost! Growing Gardens From Your Garbage

By Linda Glaser - Available from your local library.

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Compost Critters

By Bianca Lavies

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Garbage Helps Our Garden Grow: A Compost Story

RESOURCES FOR MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL

Find out what would happen if we diverted the 60 billion pounds of mineral-rich food materials that go to landfills each year in the U.S. alone and turned them into compost.

RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES