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International Compost Awareness Week is a week of activities, events to improve sustainability awareness and to promote compost use: 4th - 10th May 2025

"Compost improves soil water retention and pH balance—in turn boosting crop health while helping farmers phase out toxic (and costly) chemical fertilizers." rainforest-alliance.org/everyday-actio…


"Leaf mould is one of the easiest, most effective, and completely free soil improvers you can make at home; rich in nutrients and created entirely from decomposed leaves." facebook.com/GWmagazine/pos…


"Farmers rely on clean, nutrient-rich compost to grow the food we put on our tables." facebook.com/ICAWaustralia/…


Adding compost to soil in autumn builds rich dirt, so roots grab what they need to grow strong. It’s a must for next season’s blooms or veggies. gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/…


Villages hit by the storm have been on the front lines of climate change for more than a decade. Rising temperatures have caused permafrost to melt, causing land subsidence and flooding throughout the delta. grist.org/indigenous/nat…


Compost your pumpkin after Halloween

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Moss captures rainwater like a sponge, stabilizes soil, improves biodiversity, and even filters out air and soil pollutants. outdoorguide.com/2001850/benefi…


"Mosquitoes have been found in Iceland for the first time as global heating makes the country more hospitable for insects." grist.org/science/mosqui…


"Global temperature rise may feel like it’s gradual, but the changes it brings can turn out to be sudden, massive, and self-reinforcing." grist.org/oceans/coral-r…


Some ideas on achieving compost self-sufficiency: feeding your garden without needing to buy or bring in compost from elsewhere. youtu.be/RIyoaLX5LQs

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Autumn is the perfect time for countries in the northern hemisphere to invigorate the garden soil and get it ready for another frantic calendar year. facebook.com/ICAWaustralia/…


"The soil is fundamental to all terrestrial life of this planet. Our food and biodiversity start with the soil. The soil is not dirt — it is living, breathing and teeming with life." facebook.com/ICAWaustralia/…


"This homemade fertilizer is quick to make, eco-friendly, and uses simple kitchen leftovers." facebook.com/ICAWaustralia/…


How to reuse and revitalize old potting soil and the risks of reusing old growing mediums. positivebloom.com/how-to-reuse-a…


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