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In a rebroadcast from January, Vermonters share how they are working to use human feces and urine as fertilizer.
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In 2020, Vermont became the first state in the country to legally require residents to compost food scraps. This is the first published research into that law, and another that bans single-use plastics for restaurant takeout.
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Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with Vermonters who are working to use human waste as fertilizer and some of the challenges they face.
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By composting leftovers, a process that converts organic materials into nutrient-rich soil, people can help reduce the amount of trash being dumped into landfills.
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Food waste creates costly greenhouse gas emissions. Recycling it can help.
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Food scraps have been banned from Vermonters’ trash since July of 2020. Bella Fearn asked Brave Little State: How’s that going?
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Learning some techniques to protect crocus and daffodils can keep them safe from critters and you'll get to enjoy their blooms next spring.
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It's simple: when the soil in your raised beds and gardens is healthy, your flowers, veggies and herbs will grow better. Learn five techniques to keep the 'soul of your garden' in good shape.
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You may be ultra diligent when it comes to putting food scraps and compostable products into your compost since the Vermont law went into effect in July 2020. But that compostable foodware — the cups, plates and utensils that hold your take-out and to-go orders — are only meant to be the vehicle for getting your food scraps into the compost bin.
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This past week, four of Vermont's counties are dry enough to be considered officially in a moderate drought, according to the United States Drought…