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Turn garbage into black gold
Wednesday, November 3, 2021 by Tai Moses
Learn how to turn your food waste and lawn clippings into gold – black gold, that is – at Austin Resource Recovery’s free online home composting class. Backyard composting systems are simple to make and maintain. What could be better than creating your own nutrient-rich fertilizer? You can help your garden thrive, keep green materials out of the landfill, and move the city closer to its zero-waste goals all at the same time. Register here. Wed, Nov. 3, 6-7 p.m.
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