EAST POINT, Ga. — When people hear the words, ‘Black Gold,’ most of us raised on ‘Beverly Hillbillies’ re-runs might think of oil but that’s not the case over at CompostNow. To these folks, that term is more likely to be applied to the fertilizer produced by composting
The new community compost collective recently set-up shop in East Point. Their mission is to help locals and local businesses reduce their carbon footprints, as well as help people, reconnect with local farming and where healthy food comes from.
With the fall holiday season in full swing, organic waste tends to increases across the board. Disposable items such as pumpkins, usually tend to end up discarded in the nearest landfill. As a way to encourage community outreach, CompostNow held a ‘Smash Don’t Trash’ after Halloween this year to provide residents a greener alternative to trashing the popular decorations.
Their hope is that events such as these will help offset unnecessary landfill waste by diverting food waste to composting. Helping to close the ‘nutrient loop’ by teaching residents how they can help rebuild healthy soil with rich nutrient-dense compost provided locally.
For more about CompostNow and their upcoming events, visit their website.
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