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Re: Behave by interest.
2017-01-11 10:47:13 UTC
Google "candid camera elevator".
Mark Stumpf-Allen
Compost Programs Coordinator
City of Edmonton
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Re: Most likely to backyard compost?
2012-01-04 12:59:16 UTC
My first suggestion is partnerships with 'footprint reducing' groups like Earth Day, Earth Hour, Waste Reduction Week, etc. Compost is not an 'entry level' initiative when it comes to environmental awareness, so people who have had success in an easier area will be open to trying a more advanced waste reduction program.
Farmer's Market information booths have been well recieved, since the link to tasty food and healthy living are so obvious
Edmonton's Waste Reduction Volunteers (edmonton.ca/mcrp) are at events celebrating Nature, Environment, Biodiversity, Natural Areas, etc. to build links between the event participant's interest in the topic and how composting will enhance efforts in those areas. The personal encouragement and supplemental material can get people started, but the trick is in tracking those outcomes.
As this forum has mentioned many times, a public commitment and follow-up will increase your probability of reaching your goal.
Mentorship in Community Gardens or places of worship can benefit that community plus provide outreach opportunities. Look for anyone focused on social justice and frame your presentation to build on their passion.
Our Open House events build links between municipal efforts and individual efforts in all areas of waste reduction. Proud citizens are more willing.
I have spoken to the Horticultural Society a few times, but their goal is beauty, and barriers to composting are built by guest speakers from greenhouses and magazines who use pretty pictures to sell their products. Tough crowd.
Hope that helps,
Mark Stumpf-Allen
Compost Programs Coordinator
City of Edmonton
Canada -
What NOT to Compost
2010-12-17 14:34:04 UTC
I am looking for studies that disspell the myths that you should not compost things like citris, rhubarb, spruce needles, walnut, etc. Has anyone tested how long these organic compounds persist in a compost system (both active and passive), or a mulch environment.
Have you used walnut as a mulch, and did you find it had a negative impact on new or mature plantings; were there added weed suppression benefits from the juglone (could you use a thinner layer of mulch and get the same benefits)?
Thanks,
Mark Stumpf-Allen
Compost Programs Coordinator
City of Edmonton
Canada -
Re: Community Supported Agriculture Distribution Schemes
2010-03-24 14:59:41 UTC
Your post reminds me of this successful partnership - a retailer working with a bike club to relocate his business:
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/very+green+moving+experience/2426562/story.html
Not in the nicest weather, either.
Hmmm, what IS the carbon footprint of CSA? I would assume it is quite low already.
Best wishes for a successful venture,
Mark Stumpf-Allen
Compost Programs Coordinator
City of Edmonton
Canada
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