Each month, we will highlight community heroes that are making a difference in their communities and working to make their local environments cleaner and healthier.
This month, we are taking a look at New Earth Farm Composting in MO!
New Earth Farm Composting is a composting service with residential services including most of the St. Louis metro area east of I-270 and commercial services may extend beyond I-270. Biobag Associate spoke to John Cline with Northfield Composting about the organization. Their interview is transcribed below.
What led you to start your composting operation?
After working as a chaplain in the city of Saint Louis for 7 years I was pretty burnt out on all the suffering. We were inspired by friends doing community composting and urban farming. We wanted to work together as a family with our own business.
Who do you serve and how can people get in touch with you if they want to start composting?
We serve the general St. Louis metro area. Folks interested in our services can learn more about us at www.compoststl.com.
How much organic material do you typically take in on a weekly basis?
We take in about 1,500 lbs a week.
Feel free to add any additional information about your operation as you see fit.
We really appreciate both the Institute for Local Self Reliance Composters Group and the USCC and how they have been great resources and even better relationships.
