Start basic: In this picture, while some may see a pile of garbage, I see a compost pile. Mainly, there are food scraps, sticks, leaves and plants.
What I notice in this picture: I took this picture from above the compost pile, so it appears to blend in with the grass around it. You can’t see the size of the pile from this picture, but it was a lot smaller than I was expecting it to be.
What this picture makes me think about: When I was younger, I went to Israel with my family and visited my dad’s cousin’s farm. The UGArden brought back some of the memories I have about the farm in Israel as they looked very similar. It also makes me think about how long the composting process actually takes. Prior to visiting the UGArden, I thought it took around a month or two for a compost pile to decompose, but I learned that it takes closer to six months for a compost pile to fully decompose.
When I look at this picture, I feel: Like I can still smell how bad the compost pile smelled. Because I learned so much about composting, I understand that I can help compost very easily and make a difference.
I think this picture is about the many different foods and plants people can use to help compost.
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Thanks for your post, Idan.
You make an important distinction between perceiving a “pile of garbage” and something of use (compost). If we accept this as an important first step for adopting eco-friendly habits, how might we go about helping others to adjust their perception in this way?
-Blake
Thanks for your post, Idan.
You make an important distinction between perceiving a “pile of garbage” and something of use (compost). If we accept this as an important first step for adopting eco-friendly habits, how might we go about helping others to adjust their perception in this way?
-Blake