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Virginia to Promote Composting with New Subcommittee

Trey Granger, August 9th, 2007

MIDLOTHIAN, VA. - The Virginia Recycling Association (VRA) announces the development of a subcommittee that will promote organics recovery and composting in the Commonwealth. "The idea of composting food waste and other organic materials is catching on in Virginia," said VRA Board member Christine McCoy. The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality reports that 25% of waste landfilled in the state is ... read more

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8 Ways to Green Your Pet

Trey Granger, July 5th, 2007

This story is part of Earth911’s “Green Eight” series, where we showcase eight ways to green your life in various areas. The following post was developed in partnership with Earth 911's sister site, PETS911. To learn more about ensuring a better life for your pet, visit Pets911.com. Can man's best friend also be a friend to the environment? According to ... read more

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Fertilizers

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

Learn how to properly dispose of fertilizers Did you know that fertilizers can harm our environment? Fertilizers promote algae growth in our waterways. When algae decomposes, the oxygen level in the water is depleted, and harming aquatic life. When using fertilizers, follow application instructions, do not overwater, and do not apply if rain is forecasted.

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Benefits of Using Compost

Earth911, April 2nd, 2007

As more and more compost is produced and utilized and as the body of end-use related research grows, the benefits of using compost have become more evident and measurable. Because of its many attributes, compost is extremely versatile and beneficial in many applications. Compost has the unique ability to improve the properties of soils and growing media physically (structurally), chemically ... read more

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