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Single-Use Compostables: Which Labels to Look For
“A biodegradable product may be broken down by microorganisms but this does not necessarily imply that the product can be converted into good quality compost.
Biodegradability and compostability rely heavily on the environment where the product is broken down. As each environment […] has different temperatures and microorganisms, the speed of the biodegradation process may vary from one site to another.
For example, bioplastics which are biodegradable in an industrial composting plant (the most aggressive atmosphere regime) are not always biodegradable in water or soil, or even in a compost bin in the garden (owing to the lower temperatures).” Continue reading
Turning Food Scraps into Homemade Vegetable Stock 🥕
Have you ever looked at the scraps from your cutting board and wondered if they could serve a greater purpose? With homemade vegetable stock, they can. By transforming high-quality food scraps into nutrient-rich vegetable stock, you can create a flavorful base for soups, stews, and countless dishes while reaping numerous benefits for your health, your wallet, and the planet. Here’s how to make it happen. Continue reading
Why Composting Matters: The Environmental Benefits
Composting is more than just a way to reduce waste; its a powerful tool for rebuilding soils, supporting ecosystems and even improving air and water quality. Continue reading
Tips for Holiday Composting with Shadyside Worms ❄️
Holiday Composting Tips: Keep Your Season Sustainable Continue reading
Composting Made EASY: How Shadyside Worms Works
We make composting easy and rewarding with our weekly pickup service and seasonal compost product returns. Here’s how it works:
Residential Composting Services Continue reading
Want more from your subscription with Shadyside Worms? Add a Gardener’s or Farmer’s package! 🧑🌾
Gardener’s and Farmer’s Packages. To save time and money, consider signing up for one of our packages! Packages include discounts and the convenience of skipping request forms throughout the year. Continue reading
Looking Back at 2023 – Compost Galore!
2023 was another busy year at Shadyside Worms! These pictures only give you a small peek into all the composting, gardening, pick ups, and soil making that went on throughout the year. Looking ahead at 2024, we are excited to … Continue reading
Join our Compost Exchange Program for TWO 20 lb. bags of Compost when you sign up!
There’s still time to plant some vegetables, annuals, or perrenials in your yard or garden space! Sign up for our Compost Exchange program now and you’ll get 2 bags of compost when you sign up. Too much food in that … Continue reading
2022 in Review!
It’s never NOT busy in the world of Pittsburgh composting. 2022 flew by, but we made a LOT of compost for Pittsburgh residents and community gardens. Welcoming 2023 with open arms and empty compost buckets! Continue reading
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