National Planning Excellence Award for Innovation in Best Practices for Sustainability Hilltop Hanover, A Westchester County Farm and Environmental Center Westchester County, New York Hilltop Hanover was previously a 180-acre dairy farm that was turned into a farm and environmental center to educate the residents of Westchester County about sustainable agriculture and environmentally sensitive practices. Acquisition of the old dairy farm also preserved open space and protected a public drinking water supply watershed. Programs offered at Hilltop Hanover are designed to expand awareness of the environmental impacts of human activity, offer alternatives to existing practices and demonstrate practical methods for implementing new strategies. Demonstration projects such as green roofs, rain barrels, and composting toilets are used to educate the public on how to create a more sustainable community and decrease carbon footprints. Seventy percent of the produce (7000 pounds) harvested at Hilltop Hanover is distributed to local food pantries, and the education center employs developmentally disabled adults from a nearby adult day care program. Hilltop Hanover is managed and operated by the Westchester County Department of Planning, which envisioned using it as a tool to physically demonstrate many of the county's sustainability goals.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Friday, November 25, 2011
Exaco Trading EARTH Earthmaker 120-Gallon Three Stage Aerobic Composter
!±8±Exaco Trading EARTH Earthmaker 120-Gallon Three Stage Aerobic Composter
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Price : $199.99
Post Date : Nov 25, 2011 21:02:44
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The Earthmaker Aerobic Composter is the world's first continuous cycle compost bin with three chambers for faster results.Simply load the organic waste into the large top opening. The secure swiveling door keeps animals out. The interior triple chamber configuration provides faster results than traditional bins and keeps fresh waste and mature compost separate. This unit will make twice as much compost as traditional bins over the same time period. Aerobic action reduces flies and greenhouse gases. The Earthmaker is easy to assemble, no tools needed. Also easy to use and empty. Composting tool, user guide and assembly instructions included.
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Buy Roey's House @ 913 Coffey St. Louis, MO 63126
3 Bedroom 1 Bath Crestwood Ranch in popular Ridgewood Subdivision. Open floor plan includes Living Room and Dining Room. New Roof, Laminate floors and freshly painted 8/10. Updated kitchen leads to a spacious deck and large fenced back yard. Vaulted ceilings and wood burning fireplace set the mood for this contemporary home. Digital Thermostat. Refrigerator, washer, dryer, Weber Grill and dishwasher are included with this home. Lots of storage. Green features include rain barrel and compost bin. Two minutes from Highway 44 and within walking distance from fabulous Grant's Trail.
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