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Expanding Community Composting in Connecticut - Shared screen with speaker view
DEEP Host
52:24
Please type your questions for our speakers in this chat box
Howard Weissberg
52:48
Can we add four 100gal compost bins to our transfer station with material to remain on site without updating our DEEP perimt?
Christopher Cane
01:00:38
Who is making these great infographics? I am an environmental educator and graphic desiger and would love to work with clients who need infographics like these made.
katherinebruns
01:18:21
I see that the New Britain Roots signage states that 20% of material that ends up in landfill is food waste. I read that it is much higher. What is the right statistic? I want to share information accurately.
DEEP Host
01:21:34
Thanks for your questions and keep them coming! We will address them after both speakers have presented.
Chris Nelson
01:21:35
The 20% number is approximately correct based in the last waste characterization conducted in CT.
Peg Hall
01:22:03
And 40ish is when you add in other organics.
Jonathan Bilmes
01:30:32
What are the obstacles to re-invigorating the home composting initiative with state assistance for subsidized composting bins, composting wheels, etc? municipalities need help as most "recycling coordinators" are trying to work on this with other full time duties.
Jonathan Bilmes
01:33:01
Just a nagging item. Why are speakers and slides referring to "incineration?" As far as I know, all "incinerators" were eliminated in CT in the 1980s and CT only uses waste to energy. We don't need to be embarrassed by this fact, it is preferable to landfilling and consistent with EPA's hierarchy.
Peter Novajosky
01:48:23
Can you clarify permit requirements for community garden accepting food scraps from local residents?
Susan Michael
01:51:08
Are the slide shows going to be available somewhere?
Jonathan Bilmes
01:51:10
Let's not debate this here.
Susan Michael
01:52:54
Where are "Master Composting Programs" being offered in CT?
Laura Francis
01:53:20
Is there a fee for the Master Composter Program?