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Watch this time-lapse footage of a compost pile breaking down over a four month period.
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Barbara Finnin, a Master Composter, goes over the basics of worm composting in this video produced by Freshtopia.
Success StoriesThe 33-acre Stanley Boulevard Safety & Streetscape Improvement Project earned 133 points from the Bay-Friendly Rated Landscapes program, making it both the largest and highest scoring project to be awarded the coveted high performance landscape label.
News | 09/24/2014California is in the midst of an extreme drought, and we're all doing our share to save water. But that doesn't mean our yards and gardens have to be barren landscapes.
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Watch how some experienced Alameda County gardeners build healthy soil. This is part of a series of videos that highlights sustainable gardening techniques.
News | 07/14/2014Composting reduces waste and builds healthy soil to support local food production and protect against the impacts of extreme weather, from droughts to heavy rainfall.
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Published on May 1, 2014
Food scraps become nutrient-rich compost that's used to grow crops on farms, like Terra Bella Family Farm in Alameda County.
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Results of a scientifically reliable survey of over 800 Alameda County residents measuring attitudes and knowledge of home composting.
Businesses that generate a lot of organic material can realize cost savings and environmental benefits by composting on-site. This guide details 7 steps to help you evaluate, plan, and launch an on-site composting project.
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Ever wonder what happens to food scraps in Alameda County? They're turned into rich compost for California farms. Watch this video to see how. Brought to you by StopWaste.
