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Start 2010 the green way; calling all future Compost Champions
In 2009 SWAP launched a Somerset Compost Champion scheme and now works with 40 keen volunteers who pass on their enthusiasm for home composting within their local community.
“Compost Champions are becoming a familiar sight at small local community events such as village fetes and ‘green days’. The Champions are able to share their composting knowledge and pass on practical hints and tips on all matters composting” explains Rupert Farthing, SWAP Team Leader.
“Almost a third of the waste produced from Somerset’s households could be home composted, transforming food and garden waste into a great fertiliser. Local Compost Champions can really spread the word as they are real people who are able to make home composting part of their everyday life and show that it is simple to do and results are easy to achieve”.
Compost Champion training is free and volunteers must live within Somerset. All that is asked in return is that they champion home composting within their local community. SWAP will pay reasonable travel expenses, provide display materials and be available to give advice if needed.
The training day will be held at Trinity Church Hall, Frome on Saturday 20th February, 10am to 4.00pm and will cover different types of compost bins and composting systems, getting the mixture right, solving composting problems, using compost and passing on your knowledge to others.
To find out more please telephone Hilary or Rupert on 01963 351350 or email hm.swap@carymoor.org.uk. Booking essential.
For more information on recycling and waste in Somerset, including advice on how you can reduce the amount you produce, log on to www.somersetwaste.gov.uk
18 January 2010
For further details contact Mark Blaker
01823 625714
Email: Mark.blaker@somersetwaste.gov.uk
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