COMMUNITY COMPOSTING PROGRAM - SUMMER SEASON
Part of ECI's Zero Waste Initiative is the Community Composting Program, which we introduced and demonstrated to new participants on June 6th, 2020 at the Good Ground Heritage Garden, located at the St. Joseph Villa in Hampton Bays, NY.
The Ecological Culture Initiative (ECI) hopes to close the loop on food waste while empowering community members, schools, and local businesses. ECI members divert wasted food scraps from the landfill and create nutrient-rich, “black gold” compost to be used at home and at the heritage garden. Closing the loop on food waste is imperative to build healthy soil, and create resilient local food systems while fighting climate change.
The Spring Season of the Community Composting Program diverted 975 lbs. of food scraps! Thanks to all our program participants! Learn more and sign up for our Summer Session here!