Compost for Good’s experimental facility opens to the public in Jay. The initial test involved collecting 2,000 gallons of urine, which was made into compost
By Chloe Bennett
The Adirondack Park is home to a web of compost programs that divert piles of food waste from landfills. Now, Compost for Good, run by AdkAction and the Adirondack North Country Association, is entering what is likely uncharted territory in the world of compost: the use of human urine.
The nutrient-dense material, combined with a carbon source like woodchips, is repurposed in the ground and could replace some mass-produced chemical fertilizers. The compost also has the potential to boost soil health, aiding in carbon storage.
Read the full article in the Adirondack Explorer.