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Thank you so much for your enthusiasm to help spread the word about composting! Keep reading for some quick facts to equip you, followed by our list of the most impactful ways you can get involved.
The facts about composting
Compost creates healthy soil, healthy food, and healthy people, all while reducing trash.
Landfills are filling up. The last landfill in Massachusetts closes in
Massachusetts exports trash to seven other states as far as Alabama, due to constrained capacity.
Massachusetts pays the highest trash disposal costs in the nation.
That's why trash fees for residents are skyrocketing, and why we need to reduce what we send to landfills.
Nutrient loss in food
Common vegetables have lost up to half their nutrients compared to 50 years ago, partially due to worsened soil health. Being deficient in key nutrients affects how we feel in our daily lives.
The potential of composting
of what the average household throws away can be composted. Throwing food away wastes its valuable nutrients and energy. At just one of our sites, we take in 350 tons of material per week.
If you want to dive deeper, our Moving the Needle page hosts a wealth of knowledge for you!
Ways to get involved
Spread the word through referrals - Give $20, Get $20.
The easiest way to help — talk about it! Plus, if you refer someone, you each get $20! Find your referral link in your account.
Get a business composting
Get your office, café, or local business on board and earn FREE pickups.
Share on social media
A quick, genuine post from you goes a long way! Bonus: share your referral link to earn credit! You can also repost our posts on Instagram and Facebook.
Work through the schools
Do a fundraiser, or earn the school money using the school referral program.
Get involved with local groups
Green/environmental groups, neighborhood association, garden clubs, etc.
Post flyers around town
Think coffee shops, town halls, anywhere folks go to know what's happening in town!
Host a table
If you're comfortable hosting a table at an event on behalf of Black Earth, contact us and we'll give you everything you need!
Writing Samples
Need some guidance on what to share? Our shorter writing sample would be great for a short social media post, while the longer one provides a bit more information, more suitable for an article. These are just to help you get started, so feel free to put it into your own voice!
I've been composting with Black Earth Compost for [XX years/months/weeks], and I want to encourage you all to do the same! They make it easy to lessen the amount we throw into the trash each week (which is then thrown in the landfill), and they make high-quality compost from our food scraps. It really does feel great to be doing something good for the planet and for my home. If you're interested, use my referral link to get $20 off! *insert link*
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