Join us to learn about all the ins and outs of home composting. Learn what system is best for you, how to manage it successfully and how to use the resulting compost. These workshops are Live on Zoom and contain live lecture style presentations and demonstrations, giving the participants the opportunity to interact with the instructor and ask questions on the spot. We also raffle 2 composting bins each session! SPOTS ARE LIMITED, PLEASE REGISTER NOW! We will provide you with the access link and send you a few reminder emails!
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GEOBIN (Hot Compost)
DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION, PLEASE PURCHASE THIS ITEM DIRECTLY FROM ONLINE RETAILER. Composting system for yard and kitchen organic waste ideal for all levels of composters and gardeners. ($15) 
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WORM BIN (Vermicompost)
DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION, WE CAN ONLY DELIVER THIS ITEM FOR AN ADDITIONAL $15 FEE. Composting system that uses worms to transform kitchen organic waste into high quality organic fertilizer. ($15) 
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COMPOSTING WORMS
DUE TO THE CURRENT SITUATION, PLEASE PURCHASE THIS ITEM DIRECTLY FROM ONLINE RETAILERS. Primary organic waste decomposers that work well with the Geobin and especially well with the Worm Bin. 
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WORKSHOPS / LIVE WEBINARS IN AUGUST, SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER
Starting in August of this year we will provide 2 options for Carlsbad resident to participate in composting education. We are planning in advance for the unforeseeable future to make sure waste reduction and composting happens in Carlsbad. Here are the options:
1. In-person Composting Workshops - in the event normal social gatherings and interactions will return to normal and will be permitted by local, state and federal authorities. These workshops will follow recommended and/or mandated local, state and federal authorities best practices for social gatherings and interactions. These will be 3 hour workshops at different community garden locations in Carlsbad. They will also be streamed live online.
2. Online Live Webinars - in the event normal social gatherings and interactions will not be permitted in-person, the workshops' experience will be recreated via online live webinars.
1. In-person Composting Workshops - in the event normal social gatherings and interactions will return to normal and will be permitted by local, state and federal authorities. These workshops will follow recommended and/or mandated local, state and federal authorities best practices for social gatherings and interactions. These will be 3 hour workshops at different community garden locations in Carlsbad. They will also be streamed live online.
2. Online Live Webinars - in the event normal social gatherings and interactions will not be permitted in-person, the workshops' experience will be recreated via online live webinars.
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A PARTNERSHIP FOR CARLSBAD:
THE CITY OF CARLSBAD & REEARTH FREE Online Interactive Composting Workshops and subsidized composting supplies, exclusively for Carlsbad residents! |
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FREE COMPOSTING WORKSHOPS FOR CARLSBAD RESIDENTS
Each composting workshop includes lecture style presentations, hands-on activities, informational handouts and the opportunity to purchase discounted composting bins and composting worms. The workshop content is approximatively 2 hours + 1 hour allotted for composting supplies distribution and additional questions.
DUE TO THE CURRENT NATIONAL SITUATION WE HAVE TEMPORARILY TRANSITIONED OUR IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS TO ONLINE LIVE WEBINARS!
Each composting workshop includes lecture style presentations, hands-on activities, informational handouts and the opportunity to purchase discounted composting bins and composting worms. The workshop content is approximatively 2 hours + 1 hour allotted for composting supplies distribution and additional questions.
DUE TO THE CURRENT NATIONAL SITUATION WE HAVE TEMPORARILY TRANSITIONED OUR IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS TO ONLINE LIVE WEBINARS!
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2 COMPOSTING WEBINARS
Saturday, JUNE 27, 2020 10:00 am to 12:00 pm OR 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm Location: Online via Zoom We are recreating the experience of an in-person workshop online. Participants will be able to see, hear and interact with the instructor LIVE from a backyard with composting systems. |
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Click the "REGISTER NOW" button below to register and get the webinar link!
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PURCHASE DISCOUNTED SUPPLIES ONLINE
GET THEM TO YOUR HOUSE IN MANY WAYS @ One of the scheduled workshops in Carlsbad
- August 24, September 28, October 26 @ Agua Hedionda Discovery Center in Carlsbad - check their website or call for their schedule @ Carlsbad Village Farmers' Market in Carlsbad - August 7,14 &21th, September 4 & 25, October 2,9, & 16 @ Your door shipped via mail (additional fees apply) @ Your door delivered every Friday (additional fees apply) (OUR ONLY OPTION RIGHT NOW IS DELIVERY) |
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COMPOSTING WORKSHOP March
Saturday, March 28, 2020 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Calavera Community Gardens 2997 Glasgow Drive, Carlsbad, CA 92010 CANCELED |
COMPOSTING DEMOS
April Earth Day Event Saturday, April 18, 2020 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (30 minutes sessions) Pine Avenue Community Park 3333 Harding St., Carlsbad, CA 92008 CANCELED |
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
May Saturday, May 30, 2020 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Pine Avenue Community Gardens Corner of Madison St. & Chestnut Avenue, Carlsbad, CA 92008 CANCELED |
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
June Saturday, June 27th, 2020 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Harold E. Smerdu Community Gardens 1250 Laguna Dr, Carlsbad, CA 92008 CANCELED |
Josh is also the founder and CEO of Sustridge, a sustainability consulting firm with the mission to help organizations of all sizes become leaders in sustainability. As the host of The Sustainable Nation Podcast, he provides sustainability professionals, business leaders, community leaders and anyone interested in joining the sustainability revolution, with information and insights from the world's most inspiring changemakers.
Josh holds a Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development, an MBA and accreditation as a TRUE Zero Waste Advisor and LEED Green Associate.
Josh holds a Master of Arts in Global Leadership and Sustainable Development, an MBA and accreditation as a TRUE Zero Waste Advisor and LEED Green Associate.
Josh Prigge
Founding Partner
Josh Prigge is a sustainability practitioner, college professor, published author, and public speaker with just under a decade of experience managing sustainability programs and initiatives for large organizations. In 2017, Josh was recognized as a top 50 environmental leader receiving the Environmental Leader 50 award. His work has been featured in publications such as Forbes.com, The Guardian, The Huffington Post and Triple Pundit.
Josh presented at numerous sustainability conferences and events around the world including: United Nations COP21 Paris Climate Conference , Sustainable Brands Conference, Environmental Leader Conference, U.S. Zero Waste Business Council Conference, B Corp Champions Retreat, and EPA Climate Leadership Conference.
Founding Partner
Josh Prigge is a sustainability practitioner, college professor, published author, and public speaker with just under a decade of experience managing sustainability programs and initiatives for large organizations. In 2017, Josh was recognized as a top 50 environmental leader receiving the Environmental Leader 50 award. His work has been featured in publications such as Forbes.com, The Guardian, The Huffington Post and Triple Pundit.
Josh presented at numerous sustainability conferences and events around the world including: United Nations COP21 Paris Climate Conference , Sustainable Brands Conference, Environmental Leader Conference, U.S. Zero Waste Business Council Conference, B Corp Champions Retreat, and EPA Climate Leadership Conference.
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COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Register for one of our upcoming workshops on March 28, May 30, June 27, August 29, September 26, October 31. All dates are Saturdays from 10 am to 12 pm (12 pm to 1 pm reserved for Q&A, troubleshooting of purchased systems and distribution of discounted supplies). Locations in Carlsbad will be announced shortly.
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Carlsbad residents can pick up their bins and composting worms in the following ways:
- During one of the free Composting Workshops STARTING IN AUGUST
- At Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation - Discovery Center - 1580 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 anytime during their hours of operations by presenting their purchase receipts - beginning FEBRUARY 1ST 2019 (composting worms will not be available here)
- From the Carlsbad Composting Program booth at the Carlsbad State Street Farmers’ Market (2907 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008) on the following dates: STARTING IN AUGUST
Carlsbad residents can pick up their bins and composting worms in the following ways:
- During one of the free Composting Workshops (see schedule and locations above)
- At Agua Hedionda Lagoon Foundation - Discovery Center - 1580 Cannon Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 anytime during their hours of operations by presenting their purchase receipts - beginning FEBRUARY 1ST 2019 (composting worms will not be available here)
- From the Carlsbad Composting Program booth at the Carlsbad State Street Farmers’ Market (2907 State St, Carlsbad, CA 92008) on the following dates: STARTING IN AUGUST
INCENTIVES FOR RESTAURANTS TO REDUCE WASTE
City of Carlsbad is moving away from single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery and styrofoam to-go containers to protect our oceans and shared environment. Starting April 2019 the City will implement a Pilot Program to assist restaurants, and other food and beverage service businesses, with the transition away from the sale and distribution of these items and reduce overall waste.
The Pilot Program will include:
- Free information and training on sources of alternative products and best waste reduction practices
- Free marketing materials to display at your business and inform your customers about your participation in this program
- Other incentives such as free alternative products and reduction of waste bills in the first month of your participation in the program
City of Carlsbad is moving away from single-use plastic straws, stirrers, cutlery and styrofoam to-go containers to protect our oceans and shared environment. Starting April 2019 the City will implement a Pilot Program to assist restaurants, and other food and beverage service businesses, with the transition away from the sale and distribution of these items and reduce overall waste.
The Pilot Program will include:
- Free information and training on sources of alternative products and best waste reduction practices
- Free marketing materials to display at your business and inform your customers about your participation in this program
- Other incentives such as free alternative products and reduction of waste bills in the first month of your participation in the program