TRIBAL COMPOSTING PROJECTS ACROSS THE U.S.: Composting initiatives by Indian tribes vary in size, processing method and range of feedstocks

摘要

IN A little over a year, the Ho-Chunk Nation — a tribe in Black River Falls, Wisconsin — has diverted almost four tons of food scraps from landfills to a community compost site. Unlike most programs created to divert organics from disposal, the Ho-Chunk Nation launched its effort as a health initiative to address a major concern: diabetes. Through its work, the Nation found a way to address not only its impact on the environment, but also the health of the community by encouraging gardening, healthier living and better food choices.