Dive Summary
- Residents of Canada's British Columbia will soon be able to receive free compost coaching sessions.
- The new program is the result of a 2009 study that showed that residents who had received training composted approximately 20% more each year than others
- Without composting, the local municipalities estimate that they would need 1,500 additional trucks each year to handle the added waste
From the article:
Whether you stink at composting, or your compost simply stinks, free coaching sessions are in store for B.C. residents who need a hand for the deceptively complex backyard task.
In areas where bears or other wildlife may pass through residential areas, however, compost skills are no joking matter. An efficient bin system becomes essential.
“Compost Coaches will share tips about minimizing common composting problems, improving finished compost and taking less garbage to the curb,” Kathleen O’Malley, assistant manager of the North Shore Recycling Program said in an announcement about the program.
