Transcript Composting - ENVS1010Sp12

Composting
Livia Raulinaitis
&
JP Stebal
Idea
 Plastic
 More
composting bins
space-effective and user-friendly
than a compost pile.
Bins- What they are/Benefits
 We
decided that our ideal composting
bins would be the Spin Bin Compost
Tumbler.
 This is a turnable bin, which eliminates any
need for the user to manually mix the
composting materials.
Location
 The
ideal location for these compost bins
would be behind the air unit, in the large
indent of the wall.
 This area provides enough shade for the
bins to succeed.
 In this location, which measures 16’4” x
5’3”, 3 bins would be the most efficient
plan.
Environmental Benefit
 Each
bin has a capacity of 60 gallons.
 After this waste has been completely
composted, it can be used across all
aspects of the Green Roof.
 It will become a rich, nourishing product
that can be used on all other plants and
herbs to be grown in that area.
 All leftover compost can be used on plants
growing throughout campus.
Cost- Where to purchase
$129.99
$19.99
Future Action Plan
 1.
Prepare future location of bins for use.
Clean, clear out the area.
 2. Make student body aware of the
transition. Add disposal areas for
compostable materials to dining halls.
 3. Buy compost bins and thermometers.
 4. Assemble and install compost bins.
 5. After filing, tumble compost bins
weekly.
What Should Be Composted
 Yard
trimmings, garden debris, vegetable
and fuit scraps, cardboard rolls, clean
paper, coffee grounds and filters, cotton
rags, dryer and vacuum cleaner lint,
eggshells, fireplace ashes, grass clippings,
houseplants, leaves, nut shells, sawdust,
shredded newspaper, tea bags, wood
chips, wool rags.