Summary: Tracy L.Artley, MPH
Recycling Coordinator, University of Michigan
August 19, 2008
Why Compost?
Composting Basics
Types of Composting
How to Begin a Large-Scale Program
Case Study
University of Michigan Food Waste
Composting Program
Soil Enrichment
Nutrient-filled, retains water, suppresses weeds
Remediation
Treats semi volatile & volatile organic compounds
Pollution Prevention
Keeps materials from the landfill
Climate Change
Fewer greenhouse gases
Economic
Marketable commodity; reduced need for water,

Source: Awtar, Shorya - Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan

Collections: Engineering