I was excited to discover Ground to Ground and look forward to contributing to it, although I do have a confession to make. I am not a gardener. While I did serve on a task force that established one of the largest community gardens in St. Paul and I do maintain a small plot there, … Continue reading
Second Life for Refurbished Espresso Machines In a small warehouse in Lynnwood, Washington, a dedicated refurbishment crew turns previously loved coffee equipment into serviceable items. While Seattle Coffee Gear specializes in selling new versions of these espresso machines and coffee makers, they incorporated recycling into their business plan in 2008. Machines returned to the original … Continue reading
The City of Onkaparinga, South Australia, is using the Ground to Ground model for coffee grounds recycling. This is encouraging other councils and organisations to take advantage of local community interest in the reuse of a valuable resource. Continue reading
Making your own compost is a must-do for the enterprising gardener. When it comes to getting bulky, organic material that’ll benefit your growing world, whether on expansive or modest plots, creating your own mulch is the way to go. Easy to do, costs nothing, environmentally friendly and hugely beneficial to your garden, there are plenty … Continue reading
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