The nation’s largest compost operation to run entirely on renewable resources (solar, wind, and volunteer labor) can be found at Brooklyn’s Red Hook Community Farm. Managed by the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, this project relies on more than 2,000 volunteers annually to help convert over 150 tons of organic matter from waste to nutrient-rich compost soil, cherished by gardeners, and often referred to as “black gold”.
Not only can composting improve soil health, but it’s more efficient and cost-effective than sending food waste to landfills, and reduces methane emissions. In this episode of the Local Motives Series, we pick up a shovel and join a group of volunteers to learn what it’s all about.
More information on the Red Hook Community Farm Compost Operation and how to volunteer, visit: https://www.bbg.org/gardening/red_hook_community_farm_compost_operation
For home composting basics, visit: https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home
Local Motives is a documentary-series showcasing the relatable people, relevant places, and familiar topics on the frontlines of climate change. It is the production of two lifelong friends, Nate Murray and Cody Pfister, traveling to all 50 states in an effort to establish an authentic stream of grassroots communication.
Local Motives Series original score composed and produced by William Lindsay.
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