Archive for the 'soil' Tag
Ecoscraps Makes Compost from Food Waste
Did you know that each year Americans throw away more than 30 million tons of food waste and that this waste accounts for nearly a quarter of all landfill waste? Today I learned about a company that is trying to profit from this trend. EcoScraps makes organic compost from food waste that they collect for [...]
Lightweight Soil for Rooftop Gardens
Springwise: “CitySoil, a newly launched product from a Canadian startup by the same name, is an eco-friendly, ultra-lightweight soil engineered for weight-restricted rooftop gardens and green roof installations. The soil is made from only natural and recycled components; it’s also fully recyclable. Featuring high wind resistance along with porosity and permeability, CitySoil offers a thriving [...]
