It starts small, with banana peels and yard clippings staying out of the trash. This reduces greenhouse gas emissions and enriches the soil.

From there, we're investing in the future, where landfills fade into the past, and green spaces take their place.

This isn’t just wishful thinking.

It's a real possibility.

But the moment composting comes up, the same concerns start to rise like sea monsters from the deep:

“It smells.”

“It attracts rats.”

“It costs too much.”

“I don’t have time or space.”

“I’ll do it wrong.”

“It’s too complicated.”

These concerns are real objections—and if ignored, they can derail even the best intentions.

Over the years, this has become my focus...

Helping communities and organizations speak compost in simple, practical ways that people understand and use.

• Clear messaging that builds confidence and trust
• Simple, practical options for composting on-site 
• Cutting through myths and misunderstandings 
• Program ideas that fit into everyday life

I also offer easy-to-follow composting training for individuals, staff teams, businesses, and community groups.

Why it works

Most programs focus on rules and regulations. I focus on people: what stops them, and what helps them move forward.

When it feels like a conversation, people begin to trust the process.

What I bring

• 40+ years in organic gardening and composting 
• Educator, speaker, author, podcast guest
• Work with people from Alaska to Australia 
• New York Times bestselling co-author 
• Featured in a PBS documentary

A better approach

Collection and hauling matter, but one of the most effective—and often missed—steps is helping people compost right where they are.

Moving forward

The possibilities are wide open.

If you'd like to make compost a natural part of daily life,

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