{"product_id":"community-scale-composting-systems","title":"Community-Scale Composting Systems - A Comprehensive Practical Guide for Closing the Food System Loop and Solving Our Waste Crisis","description":"\u003cb\u003eWhether you’re an engineer, community organizer, permaculturalist, public sector waste manager, farmer, or just a dirt lover, \u003ci\u003eCommunity-Scale Composting Systems \u003c\/i\u003eis the definitive manual on composting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComposting at scales large enough to capture and recycle the organic wastes of a given community, whether a school, neighborhood, or even a small city, is coming of age, propelled by a growing awareness not only of our food waste crisis, but also the need to restore natural fertility in our soils. In-depth yet accessible, \u003ci\u003eCommunity-Scale Composting Systems\u003c\/i\u003e is a technical resource for farmers, designers, service providers, organics recycling entrepreneurs, and advocates of all types, with a focus on developing the next generation of organics recycling infrastructure that can enable communities to close the food-soil loop in their local food systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe main scope of the book is dedicated to compost system options and design, from basic sizing and layout to advanced techniques such as aerated static pile composting. Management techniques and operational considerations are also covered, including testing, feedstock characteristics, compost recipe development, and system-specific best management practices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThough focused on recycling systems that include food scraps—the fastest growing sector of community-scale composting—the book is informed by and relevant to other composting sectors and will be a vital resource for anyone invested in diverting organic materials away from landfilling and incineration. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTopics covered include:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity-scale models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimating organics from individual generators and whole communities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood scrap collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompost system sizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerated static pile (ASP) systems design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn-vessel systems selection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntegrating animals with composting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatibility with compost heat recovery, vermicomposting, and other specialized methodologies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposting best management practices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNuisance management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMitigating persistent herbicides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnd uses, marketing, and sales\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“This book provides a good and detailed consideration of the broad range of possible approaches and challenges to community aspirations to feed the soil while mitigating wastefulness. If you are thinking of rescuing wasted food in your community, you would be well advised to start by reading this book.”—Karl Hammer, founder and president, Vermont Compost Company\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51230229397792,"sku":"9781603586542","price":59.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0836\/3661\/7504\/files\/9781603586542.jpg?v=1770857219","url":"https:\/\/creativebysanchez.com\/products\/community-scale-composting-systems","provider":"Creative By Sanchez","version":"1.0","type":"link"}