Backyard composting is a fundamental tool to help Vermonters manage their household food waste and comply with the Universal Recycling and Composting Law while creating a beneficial soil amendment. Recent studies by UVM demonstrate that nearly half of Vermonters compost in their yard or with neighbors, but many still feel they need more information on how to compost correctly, how to compost in winter, and what materials to purchase.

This VORS 2024 workshop aims to increase your confidence in backyard composting and also provides tips for trainers to use in their own community outreach efforts.

Instructor: Shannon Choquette

Video time stamps:

• 00:00-04:17 Introduction by Natasha Duarte, CAV Director

• 04:17-28:43 Background on VT's organic diversion law, compost and climate change connections, and the importance of reducing food waste, by Shannon Choquette, VT ANR

• 28:43-01:15:01 Backyard composting, by Shannon Choquette, VT ANR

• 01:15:01-01:17:41 Q&A

• Download the slide deck (pdf)