Throughout the week of May 2 to 8, the designated time for celebrating International Compost Awareness by being resourceful, all forms of organics recycling will be recognized - from backyard composting to large scale projects. In the United Kingdom, the Composting Association is organizing events for the fourth annual campaign with the launch of local authority home composting initiatives, composting equipment sales and community composting workshops. According to chief executive Jane Gilbert, "awareness about the many beneficial properties of making and using composts is rising at all levels across the UK. Composts are becoming an integral part of our drive towards sustainability."
The Composting Council of Canada events include four "National Giveaways" of compost in central parks of London, Cardiff, Edinburgh and Belfast to highlight the benefits of organic resources as soil conditioners and what individuals can do at home." Says executive director Susan Antler: "Our specific aims are to show the public how organic resources can be effectively recycled into compost."
A variety of events are scheduled in the U.S., including field days, compost giveaways and home composting promotions. Details are available at www.compostingcouncil.org.
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