Compost site research

Naomi Ono Kern

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Community Compost Center

Site Research

The selected site integrates into existing city-wide networks of meal sites, food pantries, and compost collection centers. Its location in Mount Hope is surrounded by neighborhoods of varying wealth levels, facilitating informal socialization between residents across socioeconomic groups.

Compost production requires both “green” (nitrogen-rich, i.e. food scraps) and “brown” (carbon-rich, i.e. landscaping waste) material. Through the participation of four local partners and the local residential community, both types of compost ingredients are taken in daily.

Recoverable food (“unsellable” but perfectly edible grocery items) is also collected for on-site meal preparation to serve the communal dining hall. Excess recovered food is used to stock the food pantries.