Turning Seattle's Food Scraps Into Gardening Gold w/ Cedar Grove Compost

This video takes you on a tour of the Cedar Grove Compost facility in Everett Washington, just north of Seattle. From feedstock ...

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🌱 Cedar Grove composting partners with the community to work towards sustainability and minimize waste sent to landfills.

🌍 Cedar Grove composting receives materials from various sources, including yards, stadiums, corporate campuses, and foodservice courts, from all around Seattle.

📌 The Everett facility is Cedar Grove's newest and largest facility, utilizing advanced technology for composting.

♻️ Cedar Grove composting is committed to sustainability and was one of the first companies to bag compost in the U.S.

🚛 Cedar Grove composting turns materials that others may consider garbage into valuable feedstock for creating compost, reducing methane gas emissions.

🌿 Cedar Grove products are highly regarded and can be purchased in bags or in bulk from local garden centers or dealers.

🍃 Using Cedar Grove compost in gardens and yards can greatly improve plant growth, yield, and color. This creates a sustainable loop as the clippings can be composted back into the yard bins.

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00:10 Cedar Grove Composting is a company that works towards sustainability by minimizing landfill waste and producing usable compost.

00:30 Cedar Grove takes in food scraps, yard waste, and other materials to turn into compost.

00:51 Cedar Grove brings people in for monthly tours to show how they do composting.

01:09 The material that Cedar Grove receives comes from various sources, including stadiums, corporate campuses, and individual households.

01:32 The Everett facility is the largest of its kind in the world and uses advanced technology for composting.

02:12 The materials are processed through a grinder and a conveyor system to remove metal and other unwanted items.

03:09 Cedar Grove was the first composter in the US to bag compost and has been a pioneer in sustainable practices.

03:38 The materials brought in by trucks are valuable resources that Cedar Grove uses to create compost and minimize carbon footprint.

04:19 Cedar Grove products are highly regarded and can be purchased in bags or in bulk from various locations.

04:56 Using Cedar Grove compost in yards and gardens can improve plant growth and yield.

05:10 The cycle of using Cedar Grove compost creates a sustainable loop and helps to create a sustainable business.

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Q&A

What does Cedar Grove Composting do?

Cedar Grove Composting works towards sustainability by minimizing materials sent to landfill and turning food scraps and yard waste into compost.

Where does the material for composting come from?

The material for composting at Cedar Grove comes from thousands of yards, including individual homes, stadiums, corporate campuses, offices, foodservice courts, churches, and schools.

How does Cedar Grove composting operate?

Cedar Grove operates composting facilities in the Puget Sound region, with the Everett facility being the largest of its kind in the world. They utilize high-tech technology to compost various feedstocks.

What is the goal of Cedar Grove Composting?

The goal of Cedar Grove Composting is sustainability. They provide green jobs, divert valuable resources from the landfill, and create compost that helps minimize the carbon footprint.

How can people get Cedar Grove compost?

Cedar Grove compost can be obtained by purchasing bags from local garden centers, getting a load in your truck from their facility, or visiting dealers in your neighborhood that carry it in bulk or bags. Using Cedar Grove compost leads to healthier plants and increased yields.