Compost use in the time of drought and downpours
Compost use can't prevent weather extremes, but it can help buffer weather impacts and speed soil recovery.
Food waste drop-off
Trying to find a food waste drop-off or pick-up service? We have a few ideas that may help meet your organics recycling goals.
Estimating volumes of food waste and other organics for composting
Before getting quotes or designing facilities, you need to know how much compostable waste is being generated. Here are some averages by category (per student, per employee, etc.) and other ideas to get you started.
McGill composting: We work for food waste
Got tons of food waste? We'll take it all, including dairy, meats, and compostable plastics. Here's what you need to know.
Compost to the Rescue: 3 reasons to fix the soil and save the planet
Want to store more carbon? Fix the soil. Reduce runoff and degrade pollutants? Fix the soil. How to fix the soil? Use compost.
Fighting climate change with better soil management
Better soil management, including compost use, is the easiest, cheapest weapon to wield in the fight against climate change.
Below the plow layer: Managing soil for deep carbon storage
It may be called carbon "farming," but deep soil carbon sequestration can be achieved on the farm and beyond.
Managing soil organic matter
Many soil properties impact soil quality, but organic matter deserves special attention.
Tips for healthier soil and plants
How much compost to use when planting?
Compost facts for landscape architects
Compost + The right specifications = High performance for landscape installations.
Compost is soil’s superhero
Sure, compost adds nutrients. But that might be this soil amendment’s least important function.
Comparing costs per gallon retained
Compost use is one of the least expensive ways to manage stormwater.