International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest and most comprehensive education initiative of the compost industry, celebrated yearly the first full week of May. In light of that, here's some links from the EPA that can help you get up and running in no time:
http://www.epa.gov/compost/
http://www.phillycompost.com/DIY.html
http://www.proprecycles.org/index.aspx?nid=130
And if you'd like to meet up with your fellow composers in your area and get to share your experiences and skills, consider these groups as a resource:
composting.meetup.com/cities/us/pa/philadelphia/
urban-composting.meetup.com/cities/us/pa/philadelphia/
www.meetup.com/it/Philadelphia-Green-List/messages/boards/thread/11296981
Finally, if you're in the West Philly area, check out the Dirt Factory, the community composting facility for University City at http://www.universitycity.org/dirt-factory
Logan Orchard & Market (LOAM) was started to serve the long-neglected Logan
neighborhood (50% male unemployment + school closed) while setting a national model of green urban development. Logan neighbors will get fresh organic food all year (greenhouses and orchards), low-cost solar cabins with solar power, market pavilion, the Patch Adams free clinic and art center, playgrounds, parks, green jobs training, and employment.
At the same time, LOAM will become a regional destination for fresh food, fruit and berry nursery, flowers, crafts, beautiful paths and recreation. Tourists and con
To raise awareness, Paul Glover is announcing the MEET, GREET, EAT event at the Logan Orchard and Market this Wednesday. You're invited to brainstorm on May 6 at 2pm at the Logan library, 1333 Wagner Ave. Afterward at 4pm, tour the Logan Triangle starting at N. 9th St. & W. Loudon St. At 7:30pm there's a LOAM potluck meeting at 201 West Albanus Street. near the Triangle.
MORE INFO: Call 215 805-8330 or http://www.paulglover.org/
FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/logan.loam
