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Why Are Some “Compostable” Bags Not Allowed in the Green Bin?
The short answer is that most “compostable” bags will not breakdown during the usual 60-to-90-day composting cycle. East Bay MUD, for example, creates biogas and soil amendments from organic waste. Their process does not reach high enough…
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Is Rice a Sustainable Crop?
The Bay Area is full of a variety of cuisines, including Indian, Chinese, Mexican, Mediterranean, Japanese, and more. One item you’ll see on all these menus is rice. In fact, rice is a primary staple for more than half of the global population and…
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