Modern Farmer

MARCH 1, 2024

Textiles are a major source of microplastics in the ocean, where they weave their way into the food chain, causing untold harms to marine life. There is nowhere near enough fiber recycling infrastructure in the US, where 85 percent of used clothes and other textiles get sent to the landfill. That’s no longer the case.

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ATTRA

AUGUST 20, 2024

Clothes made from this cotton are compostable and don’t contain harmful microplastics, unlike synthetic fabrics. You can hear more about our work in our Soil-to-Skin podcast series with Seed2Shirt, New York Textile Lab, and Fibershed. Brands and designers play a big role in promoting these sustainable practices. ATTRA.NCAT.ORG.

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Modern Farmer

MARCH 4, 2024

Besides foraging for fungi adapted to the subarctic environment, taming the stew of toxins required a larger bioremediation strategy, using local willows to concentrate inorganic contaminants such as heavy metals, as well as municipal compost, which added microbes and nutrients to help spur decomposition.

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Sustainable Harvest International

APRIL 22, 2022

TIP #10: COMPOST FOOD SCRAPS Chloe Hurtado, SHI’s Communications Intern, suggests starting a small compost bin where you can discard food waste and scraps. Eventually, you can use this compost to feed your gardens and keep your soil happy! Some ideas for easy “dump” meals include soups, stews, smoothies, and casseroles.

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Kavya Organic Farm

JULY 14, 2023

A fertile soil mix enriched with organic matter, such as compost, will promote healthy growth. From paintings to textile designs, Parda Bel motifs have become iconic symbols of natural beauty and tranquility. Soil and Watering: Parda Bel prefers well-draining soil that retains some moisture but does not become waterlogged.

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Civil Eats

DECEMBER 10, 2024

He sells the hemp to BioPhil Natural Fibers in Lumberton, which processes it into woven materials, textiles, and clothing. He fertilizes with compost tea, a mixture he creates of compost and water.

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