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    Composting & Green Buildings: A Natural Fit, August 13, Charlottesville, VA

  • 13 August 2019
  • Start time : 12:00 PM
  • End time : 01:00 PM
  • Event Host : USGBC-VA
  • Event Location : City Space, 100 5th St NE Charlottesville , VA 22902, Charlottesville, VA, 22902, United States
Composting, USGBC
Event Description

Did you know that almost a third of the solid waste stream can be recycled through composting? This presentation will give an overview of composting and why it is important. We'll review what can be composted and best practices for implementing a composting program at an office. The product produced by composting, finished compost has beneficial characteristics that improve soil health and retain moisture making it an invaluable tool for stormwater management when developing sites. Learn how to consider composting programs and the use of the finished product in your upcoming projects.

Lunch will be provided.

This course is pending approval for 1 GBCI and AIA credit hour.

  • Host Company/Organization Name
    • USGBC-VA
  • Speakers / Presenters
    • Eric Walter is the founder and Chief Composting Officer of Black Bear Composting. Black Bear is an organics recycling company in the Charlottesville area focused on capturing food waste and other compostables. Eric is a member of the US Composting Council and licensed by the Commonwealth of Virginia as Waste Management Facility Operator. Eric is a recovered technology entrepreneur and currently lives in Crozet with his wife and three kids.
  • Cost
    • $10-20
  • Event type
    • Training

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