Composting at scales large enough to capture and recycle the
organic wastes of a given community, whether a school,
neighborhood, or even a small city, is coming of age, propelled by
a growing awareness not only of our food waste crisis, but also the
need to restore natural fertility in our soils. In-depth yet
accessible, Community-Scale Composting Systems is a technical
resource for farmers, designers, service providers, organics
recycling entrepreneurs, and advocates of all types, with a focus
on developing the next generation of organics recycling
infrastructure that can enable communities to close the food-soil
loop in their local food systems. The main scope of the book is
dedicated to compost system options and design, from basic sizing
and layout to advanced techniques such as aerated static pile
composting. Management techniques and operational considerations
are also covered, including testing, feedstock characteristics,
compost recipe development, and system-specific best management
practices. Though focused on recycling systems that include food
scraps-the fastest growing sector of community-scale composting-the
book is informed by and relevant to other composting sectors and
will be a vital resource for anyone invested in diverting organic
materials away from landfilling and incineration. Topics covered
include: Community-scale models Estimating organics from individual
generators and whole communities Food scrap collection Compost
system sizing Aerated static pile (ASP) systems design In-vessel
systems selection Integrating animals with composting Compatibility
with compost heat recovery, vermicomposting, and other specialized
methodologies Composting best management practices Nuisance
management Mitigating persistent herbicides End uses, marketing,
and sales Whether you're an engineer, community organizer,
permaculturalist, public sector waste manager, farmer, or just a
dirt lover, Community-Scale Composting Systems is the definitive
manual on composting, written at a crucial time when communities
are just starting to see what the composting movement will
ultimately offer our food systems, local and regional economies,
and planet.
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