From the Resources Table ... learn more ...
Chicago Conservation Corps (C3)
To learn how to build a worm composting bin see the C3 Guide to Composting with Worms [*download]
Wonder what's in your trash? Check out the C3 What's in the Trash Audit [*download] Take the HEALTHY FOOD FOR THE ENVIRONMENT PLEDGE [*download] Learn how to become a C3 leader and bring environmental projects to your community at a C3 Leaders Training Orientation |
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
There are many ways to build a worm composting bin. Check out the EPA instructions, along with resources on Food Recovery and Sustainable Food Management
******** |
Sustainable Chicago
Get caught up on the latest Sustainable Chicago News
|
Additional Resources
Related Resources
A though-provoking blog from the Chicago Council on Global Affairs by Marcus Glassman
"Global Food for Thought: Food Waste, Water Waste, Land Waste" Worms Eat My Garbage by Mary Appelhof
This is the definitive guide to vermicomposting – using red wriggler worms to eat food scraps and produce castings which can be used to fertilize plants. Learn how to start and maintain a bin with this resource. Available at local libraries, bookstores and online. Another great resource for families and classrooms.
FREE Soil Quality Testing, courtesy of DePaul University’s Department of Environmental Science & Studies
Would you like to know… WHAT’S IN YOUR SOIL? image credit: Lorenzo Gambaro
The “What’s in Your Soil?" Urban Soil Project is looking for homeowners who would like to participate in a study assessing urban soil health. Participants will have their soil tested for a suite of soil health indicators including pH, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, lead and other biological, chemical and physical properties. THIS SERVICE IS PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE! Participants will receive a formal report containing the results of their soil health assessment. Interested?
DID YOU KNOW ...
The Garfield Park Conservatory provides weekly vermicomposting demonstrations? What do worms eat? Try this Worm Menu courtesy of Urban Worm Girl A GREAT INFOGRAPHIC courtesy of CHICAGO BOTANIC GARDEN also hosting a "Composting at Home" workshop through Windy City Harvest |
image source: Chicago Botanic Garden
https://www.chicagobotanic.org/images/infographic/foodwaste_infographic.png |