How to get with the organic program, start a simple compost, and reduce your garbage bill all at the same time.

Fruit Barn (www.94112.net) Understand! what is organic?

Organic foods at the most very basic sense are foods that are grown according to a certain natural standards, free of traditional pesticides, artificial fertilizers, human waste (feces and urine), and sewage. Organic foods are also free of any preservatives and additives when the food goes through production.

Fruit Barn (www.94112.net) Be willing to pay the price!

Why does it cost so much or more than regular food?

In order for a food manufacturer to deem something as Organic, they must obtain certification to market the product as Organic by law.

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What is next for Organic food?

www.Wikipedia.org had the following Facts and statistics about organic food growth on their webpage.

North America
United States:
"Organic food sales have grown by 17 to 20 percent a year for the past few years[59] while sales of conventional food have grown at only about 2 to 3 percent a year.[60]”
“In 2003 organic products were available in nearly 20,000 natural food stores and 73% of conventional grocery stores.[61]”
“Organic products account for 2.6% of total food sales in the year 2005.[62]
“Two thirds of organic milk and cream and half of organic cheese and yogurt are sold through conventional supermarkets"


In my local community many people rent a garden plot in a community park to grow their own fruits and vegetables. (See Brooks Park Video)

Start Composting!

Composting is not hard. Here are some very simple steps on how you can start your very own compost today. No worms required at this time!

Buy 3 visually different (color coded or however you chose) trash cans.

You should have 3 trash cans in your kitchen. One for real trash, one for recycle, and one for food scraps for composting. You may also choose to label them.


You can out all food in to the green carts. All Food
fruit, vegetables, meat, poultry, seafood, shellfish, bones, rice, beans, pasta, bread, cheese, and eggshells, Food-soiled Paper
waxed cardboard, napkins, paper towels, paper plates, paper milk cartons, tea bags, coffee grounds/filters, wooden crates, and sawdust, Plants, floral trimmings, tree trimmings, leaves, grass, brush, and weeds.

The following items are not accepted in the green cart:

* Styrofoam
* plastic bags
* plastic flower pots or trays
* diapers
* kitty litter or animal feces
* rocks, stones, or dirt

Get the word out!

Make sure your family is on board with what goes where. Tell others!

Follow Through!

When you take out the trash, make sure you are placing the appropriate garbage in the right bin.

Enjoy the rewards!

The garbage companies may give you credit for recycling, which will reduce your bill from your decreased trash usage. You may find that you can use the smaller trash cart, which will also save you money.

More info http://www.sunsetscavenger.com/residential/composting.php?t=r